People who unlawfully kill other people with intent or malice.
From Old French 'murdre' and ultimately Latin 'mors' (death), the word entered English around 1250 and has always carried the weight of describing one of humanity's gravest crimes.
The term 'murderer' is legally distinct from 'killer' or 'slayer' because it includes the specific element of intent—you can kill without being a murderer, which is why law distinguishes between murder and manslaughter.
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