terrorism

terrorism
ter·ror·ism /'ter-ər-ˌi-zəm/ n
1: the unlawful use or threat of violence esp. against the state or the public as a politically motivated means of attack or coercion
2: violent and intimidating gang activity
street terrorism
ter·ror·ist /-ist/ adj or n
ter·ror·is·tic /ˌter-ər-'is-tik/ adj

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

terrorism
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Burton's Legal Thesaurus. . 2006


terrorism
n.
The use of violence to achieve political ends in order to intimidate citizens and governments into acquiescing to the demands of the terrorists.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.


terrorism
n. The threat or actual use of violence in order to intimidate or create panic, especially when utilized as a means of attempting to influence political conduct.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary. . 2000.


terrorism
The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property in order to coerce or intimidate a government or the civilian population in furtherance of political or social objectives.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


terrorism
The unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property in order to coerce or intimidate a government or the civilian population in furtherance of political or social objectives.

Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.

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