Homicide means killing of a human being by
Question and options
Homicide means killing of a human being by
- a human being
- accident
- natural disaster
- some kind of animal
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - a human being
Homicide is the killing of a human being by another human being (lawful or unlawful). Deaths by accident, disaster or animals are not homicide.
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