Murderer of an important person (8)

I believe the answer is:

assassin

(Other definitions for assassin that I've seen before include "Liquidator" , "Hired murderer" , "I kill" , "Murderer, killer" , "Professional, often political, killer" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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