Homicide (Latin homicidium, homo human being + caedere to cut, kill) refers to the act of killing another human being. It can also describe a person who has committed such an act, though this use is rare in modern English. Homicide isn't always an illegal act. Homicidal crimes Criminal homicide is a malum in se crime, and every legal system contains some form of prohibition or regulation of criminal homicide. Homicidal crimes in some criminal jurisdictions include: Murder/murder in English la… (More on Homicide)