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How does one define an ASSASSINATION vs. a killing or a murder in general ?

I suppose I always thought it was based upon the importance of the person to the largest number of people…
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LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
That's kind of what I always thought. Like if somebody shot me in the throat, it's a murder, but if somebody shot a podcaster with 20 million listeners, it's an assassination.

The weird thing is, that used to be a term that was used only for actual politicians, but I think they've changed it within our lifetimes.