Definition of terrorism
: the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion
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Examples of terrorism in a Sentence
They have been arrested for acts of terrorism.
Recent Examples of terrorism from the Web
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That word — terrorism — got a lot of people riled up.
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Clearly visible on the Fullback is a Kh-35 missile anti-ship missile, a strange weapon for Russian forces in Syria to fight terrorism to be equipped with.
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Some also turned to international terrorism and helped radicals in Europe.
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Shahid said there was pushback from the community, some with concerns about the development and others who equated Islam to terrorism.
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In the letter, Erdan noted that unlike other social media platform, Twitter has consistently refused Israeli authorities' requests to remove content posted by terrorist groups or block accounts that feature support of or incitement to terrorism.
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As a result, Henry was blindsided when Kwatinetz turned on Sabi and Al-Rumaihi, accusing them of investing in the League simply to get close to Bannon, accusing them of being connected to terrorism, and making numerous outlandish statements.
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Authorities say Paddock acted alone and that no link has been found to international terrorism.
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This is not related to terrorism and police are treating it as an accident.
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First Known Use of terrorism
1795
Other Government and Politics Terms
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Definition of terrorism for English Language Learners
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: the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal
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Definition of terrorism for Students
: the use of violence as a means of achieving a goal
Law Dictionary
legal Definition of terrorism
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: the unlawful use or threat of violence especially against the state or the public as a politically motivated means of attack or coercion
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: violent and intimidating gang activity
- street terrorism
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