Parricide (noun)

The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.

Origin:

From the latin word "parricida" meaning "killer of one"s father or mother".

Examples:

1. Parricide is considered one of the most serious crimes in many societies.
2. He was convicted of parricide and sentenced to life in prison.
3. Parricide is a crime that is punishable by death in some countries.
4. The act of parricide is considered the most heinous crime a child can commit against their parents.
5. Parricide is a rare but very serious crime and considered as a taboo in most cultures.