Homicide

Homicide is the act of one human killing another. Homicide may be accidental, reckless, or negligent acts even if there is no intention to cause harm.


Homicide

Homicide
Homicide

Part of speech Noun
Pronunciation \ˈhä-mə-ˌsīd, ˈhō-\
Syllabic/Syllable ho·mi·cide
First use 14th century

Full Definition

  • the killing of one person by another.
  • the act of killing another person
  • a person who kills another
  • a killing of one human being by another

Examples

  • "He has been arrested for homicide"
  • "He was charged with homicide"
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