not all assassinations are necessarily murders; see self-defense. some can be legitimate retaliatory actions in defense of freedom against a tyrannical government
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'''Assassination''' is the act of murdering a high ranking politician or an otherwise important figure. Assassinations are usually politically motivated, compared with other murders, although many assassins suffered from some sort of mental imbalance. Revenge, monetary gain, and military operations may also be reasons for assassination.
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'''Assassination''' is the act of killing a high ranking politician or an otherwise important figure. Assassinations are usually politically motivated, compared with other homicides, although many assassins suffered from some sort of mental imbalance. Revenge, monetary gain, and military operations may also be reasons for assassination.