Assassination
(noun)
The act of intentionally killing a public figure or political leader.
Origin:
Derived from the arabic word 'hashshashin' meaning 'users of hashish'.
Examples:
- The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
- The assassin was caught and brought to justice.
- Assassination has been a political tool throughout history, used to eliminate enemies and gain power.
- The assassination was planned and executed with precision, indicating a well-organized and sophisticated group was involved.
- Assassination is considered a heinous act and is widely condemned by the international community.