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regicide

/ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does regicide mean?

noun

The act of killing a monarch or sovereign. Regicide is often considered a serious crime and a grave offense against the state.

Example

"The king's assassination was a shocking case of regicide that shook the nation."

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