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Tyrannicidal

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ty·ran·ni·cide  (t-rn-sd)
n.
1. The killing of a tyrant or despot.
2. One who kills a tyrant or despot.
[Greek turannos, tyrant + -cide.]
ty·ranni·cidal (-sdl) adj.
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