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Noun:

1. The act of killing another human being intentionally or unlawfully.

Example Sentence: The detective was assigned to investigate the recent homicide that occurred on Elm Street.

2. The act of killing a human being, considered as a criminal offense.

Example Sentence: The suspect was arrested and charged with homicide after confessing to the crime.

Adjective:

1. Relating to the killing of another human being.

Example Sentence: The detective specialized in homicide cases and had a deep understanding of forensic evidence.

Verb:

1. To cause the death of another human being intentionally or unlawfully.

Example Sentence: She was arrested for allegedly attempting to homicide her husband.

Local Usage:

In some local contexts, "homicide" may refer more broadly to any instance of a human being causing the death of another, including cases that are not classified as criminal offenses.

Example Sentence: In this region, the term "homicide" encompasses accidental deaths as well as intentional killings.