Meaning & Definition of word "Homicide"

Homicide

/ˈhɒmɪˌsaɪd/

1. The deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder.
- Example: The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide case that had shocked the small town.
2. A person who kills another person, especially in a legal context.
- Example: The jury had to determine whether the defendant acted in self-defense or committed homicide.
3. The act of killing, especially when considered a crime.
- Example: Homicide rates have fluctuated significantly over the past decade in urban areas.

●From Latin 'homicidium', from 'homo' meaning 'man' and 'caedere' meaning 'to kill'.

homicide detective:

A police officer who specializes in investigating homicides.

justifiable homicide:

A killing that is considered legal under the circumstances, such as self-defense.

homicide rate:

The number of homicides occurring in a specific area over a defined period.

murder:

The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.

manslaughter:

The unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought.

assassin:

A person who murders an important person for political or monetary reasons.

Meaning: Hit

● Example Sentence: He put out a hit on his enemy, which is basically a planned homicide.

Meaning: Cap

● Example Sentence: They cap someone if they decide to kill them in a gang rivalry.