#historical sect
- Assassin — A person who commits a premeditated murder, intentionally, treacherously, or for hire killing another human being; a paid killer who acts in secret to eliminate a victim for political, personal, or financial reasons. In a historical sense, the term referred to members of a fanatical medieval Muslim sect in the Near East, known for their surprise attacks on political leaders.
- Assassins — The plural form of the noun assassin; individuals who commit premeditated murders or execute violent attacks, often for hire or out of political or financial motives. Historically, the term refers to members of a militant secret Shia sect in the Middle East (11th-13th centuries), renowned for their strategic and fanatical attacks against contemporary leaders.