Arkancide

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noun

The killing or murder of a political opponent, but framed as a suicide.

Scrabble 16

Meanings

noun
  1. USslanggovernmentThe killing or murder of a political opponent, but framed as a suicide.

Origin

Blend of Arkansas + homicide, due to the supposed involvement of Bill Clinton during his time as resident and governor of the state.

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APA

Arkancide. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Arkancide

MLA

“Arkancide.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Arkancide. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Arkancide,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Arkancide.

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