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kill
kill sends a signal to processes or process groups. It sends TERM by default; use KILL only when a process does not stop after TERM.
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kill [ - signal | -s signal | -p ] [ -q value ] [ -a ] [ --timeout milliseconds signal ] [ -- ] PID [:_inode_]...In-depth API docs are only for subscribers: parameters, examples, common mistakes and interview practice.
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