Honor killing is sometimes practiced to protect the honor of a family in which a female relative has been assaulted or otherwise treated dishonorably.

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Honor killing is a practice in which a family member, usually a female, is killed by other members of the family for bringing shame or dishonor to the family. This can include actions such as adultery or even rejecting an arranged marriage. It is not practiced to protect a female relative who has been assaulted or treated dishonorably.

Honor Killing Is Sometimes Practiced to Protect the Honor of a Family