👉 Regicide is a form of violent murder that involves deliberately killing someone or groups of people in order to achieve political, social, or religious goals. It can be committed by individuals who are seen as enemies of the state or by groups with a specific agenda. The term "regicide" comes from the Old French word regis which means "to kill," and it has been used in various contexts including literature, film, and politics. Regicide is often associated with totalitarian regimes such as Nazi Germany