(countable, uncountable, crime) The killing of one person by another, whether premeditated or unintentional. / (countable) A person who kills another.

plural of homicide

One who commits homicide.

plural of homicider

Of or pertaining to homicide.

In a homicidal manner. / For the purpose of committing homicide.

A tendency towards homicide

plural of culpable homicide

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see culpable, homicide.

(law) A homicide that is allowed by law because there is a good reason for it (such as self-defense).