Substitute one word for the italicised expression.
He was arrested for the murder of the king.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. regicide.
Regicide refers to the act of killing a king or queen.
The meaning of the other words:
Suicide: The act of intentionally causing one’s own death.
Fratricide: The killing of one’s own brother.
Homicide: The act of killing another person.