Meaning & use
Murderer
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A person who unlawfully and intentionally kills another human being.
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Detectives spent months tracking down the murderer before finally making an arrest.
The novel follows a detective's obsessive hunt for a serial murderer.
A note on using this word
Legally distinct from causing death by accident, since 'murderer' implies premeditation or malicious intent under most legal systems.
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