Paid murderer (8)

I believe the answer is:

assassin

(Other definitions for assassin that I've seen before include "Terrorist" , "Political murderer" , "Killer of prominent figure" , "hit man" , "Booth, for example" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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