Parricides
/ˈpærɪsaɪdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals who commit the act of parricide, meaning the murder of a close relative such as a parent or other family member.
The court sentenced the parricide to life imprisonment for the murder of his father.
Forms
- parricide
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Commentary
The term specifically denotes offenders committing parricide, distinct from other forms of homicide.
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