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Noun: act of terrorism
  1. The calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
    - terrorism, terrorist act

Derived forms: acts of terrorism

Type of: terror

Encyclopedia: Act of terrorism

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