Filicide
/ˈfɪlɪsaɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of a parent killing their own child.
The defendant was charged with filicide after the tragic death of his son.
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Commentary
Filicide specifically denotes killing by a parent, distinguishing it from broader terms like homicide.
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