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Homicide
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Refers to the killing of a human being by another. The term applies to murder, manslaughter, other criminal homicides, as well as noncriminal homicides, such as those committed in self-defense.
Alternative terms
UF
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Criminal homicide
UF
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Killing a person by another person
UF
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Killing another person in self-defense
UF
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Manslaugther
UF
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Murder
UF
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Noncriminal homicide
UF
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Self-defense
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Criminal law
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Offenses against the person
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NT3
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Honor killings
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Date of creation
06-Nov-2011
Accepted term
06-Nov-2011
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