2007-07-05 00:05:56 · 10 answers · asked by meera s 2 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
Terrorism is a term used to describe violence or other harmful acts committed (or threatened) against civilians by groups or persons for political or other ideological goals. Most definitions of terrorism include only those acts which are intended to create fear or "terror", are perpetrated for an ideological goal (as opposed to a lone attack), and deliberately target "non-combatants".
2007-07-05 17:59:18 · answer #1 · answered by yuvraj 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As per Merriam-Webster
Main Entry: ter·ror·ism
Pronunciation: 'ter-&r-"i-z&m
Function: noun
: the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion
Main Entry: ter·ror
Pronunciation: 'ter-&r, 'te-r&r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French terrour, from Latin terror, from terrEre to frighten; akin to Greek trein to be afraid, flee, tremein to tremble -- more at TREMBLE
1 : a state of intense fear
2 a : one that inspires fear : SCOURGE b : a frightening aspect
3 : REIGN OF TERROR
4 : violent or destructive acts (as bombing) committed by groups in order to intimidate a population or government into granting their demands
synonym see FEAR
2007-07-05 07:16:53 · answer #2 · answered by darth_azalin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different types of definitions of terrorism.
2007-07-05 09:14:45 · answer #3 · answered by Rana 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Taking law into your hands, Creating terror in the society and forcing innocent citizens to act & obey as per your own whims and fancies,
2007-07-05 07:25:23 · answer #4 · answered by Buddy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a hard question. Maybe different people and different countries have different definitions..... As I know, an organization is defined by the Chinese government as terrorists but the American government doesn't think so.
2007-07-05 07:12:42 · answer #5 · answered by peterpan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Muslims and in particular Pakistanis love to define and redefine this answer
They some how want to make a case for terrorist activities and get out of the corner they are in.
They will love you for it if you are of their view.
2007-07-08 13:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by lunistan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a doctrine where the heart rules the head and relegion fails to guide.Maro ya maro is the ultimate goal.If the head rules the heart it is organised war as fought by the military.
2007-07-06 07:23:30 · answer #7 · answered by Tap Andas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Using violence and threat as a weapon against innocent people to fulfill your demands
2007-07-05 07:19:14 · answer #8 · answered by lazy rationale 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say it is the use of deliberate attacks by ununiformed agents on civilians.
2007-07-05 07:15:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
using violence, threats, and fear to influence people.
2007-07-05 07:09:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋