blood money
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blood money
n.
1. Money paid by a killer as compensation to the next of kin of a murder victim.
2. Money gained at the cost of another's life or livelihood.
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blood money
n
1. compensation paid to the relatives of a murdered person
2. money paid to a hired murderer
3. a reward for information about a criminal, esp a murderer
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blood′ mon`ey
n.
1. a fee paid to a hired murderer.
2. compensation paid to the next of kin of a slain person by the slayer or the slayer's relatives.
3. money obtained at a cost of suffering to others.
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| Noun | 1. | blood money - compensation paid to the family of a murdered person compensation - something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury) |
| 2. | blood money - a reward for information about a murderer reward - payment made in return for a service rendered | |
| 3. | blood money - paid to a hired murderer payment - a sum of money paid or a claim discharged |
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