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Definition murder in British English

murder noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈmɜː(r)də(r)/
1

the crime of killing someone deliberately

Example

The jury found him guilty of murder.

Example

a murder investigation/charge/conviction

Example

The murder was committed over five years ago.

Example

She is being charged with attempted murder.

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Definition murder in British English