parricide

Definitions of "parricide"
  1. An individual who commits the crime of killing their own parent or close family member
  2. The deed perpetrated when someone takes the life of their own parent or a close relative
How to use "parricide" in a sentence
  1. The jurisprudence dealing with parricide cases is extremely serious due to the familial bond involved.
  2. As an attorney, defending someone accused of parricide can be emotionally challenging and complex.
  3. To study the causes of parricide, social and psychological factors are often considered.

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