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   Ter·ror·ist

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   noun

   • 1. a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims: "four commercial aircraft were hijacked by terrorists"

   adjective

   • 1. unlawfully using violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims: "a terrorist organization"

   Word Origin late 18th century: from French terroriste, from Latin terror (see terror). The word was originally applied to supporters of the Jacobins in the French Revolution, who advocated repression and violence in pursuit of the principles of democracy and equality.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TerrorismTerrorism - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Terrorism, in its broadest sense, is the use of intentional violence and fear to achieve political or ideological aims. The term is used in this regard primarily to refer to intentional violence during peacetime or in the context of war against non-combatants (mostly civilians and neutral military personnel ). [1]

3. www.britannica.com › topic › terrorismTerrorism | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 19, 2024 · terrorism, the calculated use of violence to create a general climate of fear in a population and thereby to bring about a particular political objective. Terrorism has been practiced by political organizations with both rightist and leftist objectives, by nationalistic and religious groups, by revolutionaries, and even by state institutions ...

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4. abcnews.go.com › Politics › foreign-terroristsForeign terrorists targeting US 'increasingly concerning ...

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   Apr 9, 2024 · "Foreign terrorists, including ISIS, al-Qaida and their adherents, have renewed calls for attacks against Jewish communities here in the United States and across the West in statements and ...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Terrorism_in_the_United_StatesTerrorism in the United States - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Map of 2,872 terrorist incidents in the contiguous United States from 1970 to 2017. KEY: Orange: 2001–2017; Green: 1970–2000 Terrorism deaths in the United States In the United States, a common definition of terrorism is the systematic or threatened use of violence in order to create a general climate of fear to intimidate a population or government and thereby effect political, religious ...

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   How many terrorist incidents are there in the United States?

   • Map of 2,872 terrorist incidents in the contiguous United States from 1970 to 2017. In the United States, a common definition of terrorism is the systematic or threatened use of violence in order to create a general climate of fear to intimidate a population or government and thereby effect political, religious, or ideological change.

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   What is official terrorism?

   • Official or state terrorism – "referring to nations whose rule is based upon fear and oppression that reach similar to terrorism or such proportions". It may be referred to as Structural Terrorism defined broadly as terrorist acts carried out by governments in pursuit of political objectives, often as part of their foreign policy.

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   What does terrorism mean?

   • Terrorism, in its broadest sense, is the use of intentional violence and fear to achieve political or ideological aims. The term is used in this regard primarily to refer to intentional violence during peacetime or in the context of war against non-combatants (mostly civilians and neutral military personnel ).

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   Who is responsible for terrorism?

   • Terrorism has been practiced by political organizations with both rightist and leftist objectives, by nationalistic and religious groups, by revolutionaries, and even by state institutions such as armies, intelligence services, and police. The execution of Louis XVI in 1793.

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7. abcnews.go.com › US › us-intel-warns-potentialUS intel warns of potential terrorist threat at gatherings ...

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   Apr 5, 2024 · The U.S. Embassy in Moscow issued a warning on March 7, advising U.S. citizens to avoid large gatherings for 48 hours, saying extremists have "imminent plans" to target large-scale gatherings in ...

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   Apr 22, 2024 · The Israeli military has ended one of its largest offensives in the occupied West Bank since October 7, saying it killed 10 "terrorists" in the Nur al-Shams refugee camp.. At least 14 people ...

9. edition.cnn.com › middleeast › live-newsIsraeli military says it has killed 10 "terrorists" in ...

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   Apr 20, 2024 · The Israel Defense Forces said Saturday that security forces had killed 10 "terrorists" in an ongoing operation in Nur al-Shams, a refugee camp in Tulkarm, in the north of the occupied West Bank.

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