Political Violence Terminology

noun aggressive or combative behavior or attitudes; the quality or state of being militant

• The government is taking strict measures to combat militancy in the region.
• The group's militancy has caused a lot of trouble in the neighborhood.
• I heard he's involved in some shady militancy stuff.
• Her militancy in pursuing her goals is truly admirable.

noun the action of killing a king

• The act of regicide is considered a heinous crime against the monarchy.
• I can't believe they're making a movie about regicide, that's crazy!
• Regicide is a total no-no in the royal world.
• Betraying your boss is like committing regicide in the corporate world.