honor killing

[ on-er kil-ing ]

noun

the killing of a relative, especially a female relative, as retribution for the perceived dishonoring of the family, as dictated or sanctioned by some cultures and religions.

Origin of honor killing

First recorded in 1925–30

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Live from San Antonio: Women in the World Texas! | Women in the World | October 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
A mother—along with her husband and son—killed three girls in an “honor killing” in Canada.
When the Killer Is a Mother: The Tragedy of Three Murdered Teens in Canada | Asra Q. Nomani | February 1, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Her lawyer, a respected member of the legal community, was witness to her honor killing.
Maid Murder Rocks Pakistan | Fatima Bhutto | February 8, 2010 | THE DAILY BEAST
ABC News is running the headline: “Christian Teen Flees Home, Says She Fears honor killing by Muslim Father.”
Why Honor Killings Happen | Asra Q. Nomani | October 15, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST
Phyllis Chesler makes detailed comparisons that highlight the differences between honor-killing and domestic violence.
The Debate Over Aasiya's Murder | Amy Siskind | February 22, 2009 | THE DAILY BEAST

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