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homicides

 

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Noun homicide has 1 sense
  1. homicide - the killing of a human being by another human being
    --1 is a kind of
    killing, kill, putting to death
    --1 has particulars:
     honor killing; manslaughter; murder, slaying, execution; regicide; shooting

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Homicides

Definition:

Homicides refer to the act of killing another person, either lawfully or unlawfully. It typically involves the deliberate and intentional act of taking someone's life.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. Criminal Homicide: A criminal act of killing a person with intent or malice. It includes murder, manslaughter, and other unlawful acts resulting in death.

Example sentence: The detectives were investigating the series of criminal homicides that occurred in the city.

2. Justifiable Homicide: A lawful killing carried out in self-defense or in defense of others, often with the purpose of preventing a greater harm.

Example sentence: The court determined that the police officer's actions constituted justifiable homicide to protect his own life.

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