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hom⋅i⋅cid⋅al

[hom-uh-sahyd-l, hoh-muh-]
–adjective
1. of or pertaining to homicide.
2. having a tendency to commit homicide.

Origin:
1715–25; homicide + -al 1


hom⋅i⋅cid⋅al⋅ly, adverb
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hom·i·cid·al   (hŏm'ĭ-sīd'l, hō'mĭ-)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to homicide.

  2. Capable of or conducive to homicide: a homicidal rage.

hom'i·cid'al·ly adv.
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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: ho·mi·ci·dal
Pronunciation: "hä-m&-'sId-&l, "hO-
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, or tending toward homicide
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: ho·mi·cid·al
Pronunciation: "häm-&-'sId-&l, "hO-m&-
Function: adjective
: of, relating to, ortending toward homicide —ho·mi·cid·al·ly /-&l-E/ adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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