assassination

noun

Sayuh-sas-i-NAY-shuhn/əˌsæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Pluralassassinations

1 meaning of assassination

1
nouncountable or uncountable
The killing of a person on purpose, often for political reasons or for money.
The president travels with many guards because he fears assassination.
After the assassination of the young king, the whole country was in shock.
Similarmurder, killing

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Origin

It comes from the word "assassinate" plus the ending "-ion."