Democide, a term coined by political scientist R.J. Rummel,…

Democide, a term coined by political scientist R.J. Rummel, indeed refers to the murder of any person or people by a government, including genocides, politicides, and mass murders. It's true that the 20th century witnessed horrific instances of democide, occurring under authoritarian regimes that committed atrocities against their own people, a stark reminder of the potential for harm when power is unchecked.