Legal Definitions - parenticide

Definition: Parenticide is the act of killing one's own parent. It can also refer to a person who has committed this act. The term "parenticidal" is used to describe someone who has committed parenticide.

One example of parenticide is when a son kills his father because of a dispute over inheritance. Another example is when a daughter kills her mother because of years of abuse.

These examples illustrate how parenticide can occur for different reasons. In some cases, it may be due to financial or inheritance issues. In other cases, it may be due to a history of abuse or neglect. Regardless of the reason, parenticide is a serious crime that can have devastating consequences for all involved.