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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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What is the proper definition of "murder". Some say legal killing ie; abortion cannot be called murder because it is not against the law.
  

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American Heritage defines murder as 'unlawful killing'. So, as your post suggests, anti-abortionists often call it 'legalized murder'. Same with capital punishment.

— Philip

  • American Heritage defines murder as 'unlawful killing'.
  • So, as your post suggests, anti-abortionists often call it 'legalized murder'.
  • Same with capital punishment.
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American Heritage defines murder as 'unlawful killing'. So, as your post suggests, anti-abortionists often call it 'legalized murder'. Same with capital punishment.
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Hi,

Really, it's primarily a legal question. The defintion of murder depends on the law in each particular country.

Clive
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