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Murder under Spanish criminal law
Meaning in Spanish law and related legal services.
What it means
Killing another person with a circumstance specified in Article 139, such as treachery or deliberate cruelty. Not every intentional killing falls within this category.
Legal reference
Criminal Code · Art. 139 — Murder under Spanish criminal law
Plain-language explanation of Spanish law, not an official legal definition. The linked English legislation is an unofficial translation; the Spanish reference text should be consulted in case of doubt.