anti-hijacking
adjective
an·ti-hi·jack·ing
ˌan-tē-ˈhī-ˌja-kiŋ 
ˌan-tī-
ˌan-tī-
variants
or less commonly antihijacking
: serving or intended to discourage or prevent hijacking
anti-hijacking laws
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The joint naval warfare exercise featured counterterrorism, maritime rescue, anti-hijacking, and tactical shooting drills.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Anti-hijacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-hijacking. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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