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Definitions for act of terrorism
act of ter·ror·ism

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. terrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist actnoun

    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

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  1. act of terrorism

    An act of terrorism is the use or threat of violence, often against civilians, by an individual, organization, or state, with the intention of causing fear, intimidation or coercion, in pursuit of political, religious, ideological, or socioeconomic objectives. It is typically characterized by its indiscriminate nature, the intention to create a public spectacle, and disregard for laws of warfare or human rights. Such acts are often carried out by non-state actors and are considered a crime under international law.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of act of terrorism in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of act of terrorism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of act of terrorism in a Sentence

  1. David Bowdich:

    Based on the information and the facts as we know them, we are now investigating these horrific acts as an act of terrorism.

  2. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull:

    This appears to have been an act of politically motivated violence, so, at this stage, it appears to have been an act of terrorism, we must not vilify or blame the entire Muslim community for the actions of what is, in truth, a very, very small percentage of violent extremist individuals.

  3. Hossein Salami:

    The blinded enemies of Iran, particularly the planners and coordinators of this cowardly act of terrorism must understand that such savagery will not cause a single wrinkle in our collective will to conquer bright scientific horizons, and be aware that the difficult revenge awaiting them is already an integral part of our work ! .

  4. New York:

    I strongly condemn this act of terrorism and it must be clear to the world that the terrorists who perpetrated this will be sought and brought to justice.

  5. Jacinda Ardern:

    Within 10 days of this horrific act of terrorism we will have announced reforms which will, I believe, make our community safer.

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