noun
political assassination
Refers to the killing of a political figure for political reasons. A formal, straightforward term.
その政治家の政治的暗殺は国中に衝撃を与えた。
The political assassination of that politician shocked the whole country.
General term for assassination; 政治的暗殺 specifies the political motive or target.
Compound of 政治的 (political) and 暗殺 (assassination).