ter·ror·ism ( P ) Pronunciation Key (tr-rzm)
n.
The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.
Main Entry: ter·ror·ism
Pronunciation: 'ter-&r-"i-z&m
Function: noun
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 —ter·ror·ist /-ist/ adj or noun —ter·ror·is·tic /"ter-&r-'is-tik/ adjective
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
terrorism
n : the calculated use of violence (or threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimindation or coercion or instilling fear [syn: act of terrorism, terrorist act]
2006-07-12 20:36:00
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answered by Anonymous
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Human hating ideology directed at intimidation or coercion of states and societies in order to make them take political step favorable for perpetrators. Terrorism is manifested in various attacks, suicide bombings, threats, kidnappings, beheadings and etc.
2006-07-14 05:13:26
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answered by MA IR 2
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Terrorism = man made idealogy to fight and accuse a group of harm.
2006-07-12 21:11:09
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answered by Anonymous
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Terrorism is the use of violence for political/economic or social benefit.
2006-07-12 20:37:00
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answered by Anonymous
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acting against to What your heart says
2006-07-12 20:50:34
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answered by TOMMY 3
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google it
2006-07-12 20:35:57
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answered by insane3639 3
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wat happenned 2 days ago in mumbai local trains is terrorrism
2006-07-12 20:37:03
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answered by answers!-here 3
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