Murder
/ˈmɜːrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) The unlawful killing of another human being with malice aforethought.
He was charged with first-degree murder.
- (v.) To unlawfully kill another person with malice aforethought.
The defendant was accused of murdering his neighbor.
Forms
- murders
- murdered
- murdering
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Commentary
Malice aforethought is a key element distinguishing murder from other types of unlawful killing.
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