Meaning of the word assassination in English

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assassination

US /əˌsæs.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˌsæs.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the action of assassinating someone.

Example:
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
There were rumors of an assassination plot.
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