Meaning of the word "death squad" in English

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death squad

US /ˈdeθ skwɑːd/
UK /ˈdeθ skwɑːd/
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Noun

1.

a secret armed group that carries out assassinations and other violent acts against suspected enemies of a government or political movement

Example:
Human rights organizations have condemned the actions of the death squad.
Reports indicate that the government secretly supported the death squad.
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