Assassination

Assassination is the murder of an important or popular person, usually, a political leader, like the head of a country or of a political party. Assassinations are usually done for political reasons or for payment.^[1] A person who assassinates someone is called an assassin.

Throughout history, assassinations have happened for many different reasons. Sometimes, assassinations have been used to take over governments. Other times, assassinations have been used to kill military leaders during wars, or for religious reasons. Some assassins want revenge, or just want to be famous.

1. ↑ "What is Assassination?". The Law Dictionary. Black’s Law Dictionary Free 2nd Ed. 4 November 2011. Retrieved March 9, 2016.