Uxoricide
/ˌʌksəˈrɪsaɪd/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of killing one's wife.
The defendant was charged with uxoricide after the murder of his spouse.
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Commentary
Uxoricide specifically refers to killing a wife and is a subset of homicide; precise terminology is important in legal charges and classifications.
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