regicidism

/ˌrɛdʒɪˈsɪdɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The act or practice of murdering a monarch or other sovereign.

“The regicidism of the king led to a long period of civil war in the country.”

Synonyms

  • monarchomachy
  • regicide

Antonyms

  • monarch protection
  • regicide prevention