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'''Murder''', also known as '''homicide, '''is the activity of one human being purposefully taking the life of another human being, without lawful justification. It is one of the most common crimes that are committed and is a serious crime in most countries today. It is commonly considered one of the most serious crimes one can commit. | '''Murder''', also known as '''homicide, '''is the activity of one human being purposefully taking the life of another human being, without lawful justification. It is one of the most common crimes that are committed and is a serious crime in most countries today. It is commonly considered one of the most serious crimes one can commit. | ||
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One of the most other common justifications for killing include justified self-defense. In most jurisdictions, a civilian has the right to kill another person if they feel that their own life or the life of others would otherwise be in immediate peril. Killing another person under such circumstances is not recognised as homicide in some places, although other places still classify self-defense killings as a form of homicide, or manslaughter. | One of the most other common justifications for killing include justified self-defense. In most jurisdictions, a civilian has the right to kill another person if they feel that their own life or the life of others would otherwise be in immediate peril. Killing another person under such circumstances is not recognised as homicide in some places, although other places still classify self-defense killings as a form of homicide, or manslaughter. | ||
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