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Assassination is the willful killing, by a sudden, secret, or planned attack, of a person—especially if prominent or important.[1][2] It may be prompted by political, ideological, religious, personal, financial, or military motives.[3] Assassinations are ordered by both individuals and organizations, and are carried out by their accomplices. Acts of assassination have been performed since ancient times. A person who carries out an assassination is called an assassin.[4]
- ^ "Definition of ASSASSINATION". Merriam-Webster. June 24, 2023. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ Black's Law Dictionary "the act of deliberately killing someone especially a public figure, usually for money or for political reasons" (Legal Research, Analysis and Writing by William H. Putman p. 215 and Eichensehr, Kristen (May 6, 2006). "On the Offensive — Assassination Policy Under International Law". Harvard International Review. Archived from the original on December 6, 2010.
- ^ "assassination, n.", Oxford English Dictionary (3 ed.), Oxford University Press, March 2, 2023, doi:10.1093/oed/5671820672, retrieved December 5, 2024
- ^ "Assassin." Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Accessed 27 Oct. 2024.