Patricides
/ˈpætrɪˌsaɪdz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural form of patricide, meaning acts of killing one's father.
Patricides are severely punished under criminal law.
Forms
- patricide
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Commentary
Always distinguish patricide (killing one's father) from related terms like matricide (mother) or filicide (child) for precision in legal contexts.
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