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 Definitions of death squad  [ˈdɛθs mən]  

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Definition of 'death squad' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) death squad
any of various paramilitary groups, esp. in Latin America, whose members murder political opponents and petty criminals.

Etymology:  (1935–40)

Definition of 'death squad' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) death squad
a clandestine military or paramilitary team who murder political dissidents or petty criminals (usually with the government's tacit approval)

'death squad' - Nearby Entries  

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