Correct Answer: Homicide

Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation:

Homicide directly addresses the unlawful killing of a person by another individual. It encompasses various forms of unlawful killing, such as murder or manslaughter, without specifying the motive or circumstances surrounding the act.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

• Democide refers to the murder of citizens by a government.
• Genocide refers to the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
• Euthanasia refers to the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.