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  3. Honor killings: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

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Definitions from Wiktionary (Honor killing)

noun:  Alternative spelling of honour killing. [(euphemistic) A typically Middle Eastern and South Asian cultural practice whereby a family member, usually female, is murdered by other family members, the act being justified as retribution for a (usually sexual) slight upon the family's honour.]
▸ Also see honor_killing

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