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(Encyclopedia) homicidehomicidehŏmˈəsīd [key], in law, the taking of human life. Homicides that are neither justifiable nor excusable are considered crimes. A criminal homicide committed with malice…The Devil's Dictionary: Homicide
by Ambrose Bierce HOMOEOPATHYHOMILETICSHOMICIDE -n. The slaying of one human being by another. There are four kinds of homocide: felonious, excusable, justifiable, and praiseworthy, but…murder
(Encyclopedia) murder, criminal homicide, usually distinguished from manslaughter by the element of malice aforethought. The most direct case of malicious intent occurs when the killer is known to…Homicide Rate, 1950–2014
Find the rate for murder and nonnegligent manslaughter per 100,000 people in the United States. Source: AP Photo Year Homicide…manslaughter
(Encyclopedia) manslaughter, homicide committed without justification or excuse but distinguished from murder by the absence of the element of malice aforethought. Modern criminal statutes usually…Use of Guns Responsible for Increased Homicides by Juveniles
According to the FBI, the increase in homicides committed by juveniles has been related to their use of guns as the murder weapon. Between 1980 and 1987, firearms were used in just over…Draco, Athenian politician and law codifier
(Encyclopedia) DracoDracodrāˈkō [key] or DraconDracodrāˈkŏn [key], fl. 621 b.c., Athenian politician and law codifier. Of his codification of Athenian customary law only the section dealing with…exile, in politics and government
(Encyclopedia) exile, removal of a national from his or her country, or the civilized parts of it, for a long period of time or for life. Exile may be a forceful expulsion by the government or a…bail
(Encyclopedia) bail, in law, procurement of release from prison of a person awaiting trial or an appeal, by the deposit of security to insure his submission at the required time to legal authority.…Areopagus
(Encyclopedia) AreopagusAreopagusărēŏpˈəgəs [key] [Gr.,=hill of Ares], rocky hill, 370 ft (113 m) high, NW of the Acropolis of Athens, famous as the sacred meeting place of the prime council of…Trending
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