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omicidio

murder

noun oh-mee-CHEE-dyoh Less Common

Origin: from Latin homicidium

Also means

homicide

Usage Note

Omicidio is the legal term for the killing of a person, distinct from assassinio which stresses premeditation. Italian law distinguishes omicidio colposo (manslaughter) from omicidio volontario (intentional murder).

Examples

"La polizia indaga sull'omicidio."

Natural Translation

The police are investigating the murder.

Literal Translation

The police investigates on-the-murder.

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