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assassination

as·sas·si·na·tion [ ə sàss'n áysh'n ] (plural as·sas·si·na·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. murder: the killing of somebody, especially a political leader or other public figure, by a sudden violent attack
an unsuccessful assassination attempt

2. destruction of something: the destruction of something such as somebody's reputation by malicious or treacherous means

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