What is the meaning of slaying?

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noun

Unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being.
- synonyms: murder, execution

verb

Kill intentionally and with premeditation.
- usage: "The mafia boss ordered his enemies murdered"
- synonyms: murder, slay, hit, dispatch, bump off, off, polish off, remove

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