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Assassin
01
assassin
someone who murders an important person for money or religious or political reasons
Exemples
The assassin carefully planned the murder of the political leader.
L'assassin a soigneusement planifié le meurtre du leader politique.
The king 's assassin was caught and sentenced to life in prison.
L'assassin du roi a été capturé et condamné à la prison à vie.
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assassin, hashashin
a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders
Exemples
Historical texts describe the assassins' covert operations.
The assassins struck fear into their enemies during the Crusades.
