death squad

noun

any of various groups of assassins, especially in Central America, whose members murder political dissidents, petty criminals, etc., usually with the tacit approval of the government.

Origin:
1965–70

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death squad
noun
a clandestine military or paramilitary team who murder political dissidents or petty criminals (usually with the government's tacit approval)

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