From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of...

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WAEC 2023

From the words lettered A to D, choose the word that best completes each of the following sentences.

The defendant was charged with ................ because he caused his neighbour's death.

  • A. homicide
  • B. fatricide
  • C. patricide
  • D. genocide

Correct Answer: A. homicide

Explanation

The correct word to complete the sentence is 'homicide'. The defendant was charged with homicide because he caused his neighbour's death. This is because 'homicide' is a legal term for any killing of a human being by another human being. In this context, it refers to the crime the defendant was charged with for causing his neighbour's death.



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