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Assassin
01
someone who murders an important person for money or religious or political reasons
Examples
The assassin carefully planned the murder of the political leader.
The king 's assassin was caught and sentenced to life in prison.
02
a member of a secret Muslim order founded in the 12th century, known for targeting and killing Christian Crusaders
Examples
Historical texts describe the assassins' covert operations.
The assassins struck fear into their enemies during the Crusades.
