Definition of Terrorism (Dict.org)

12Sep11

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Terrorism \Ter”ror*ism\, n. [Cf. F. terrorisme.]

  1. The act of terrorizing, or state of being terrorized; a mode of government by terror or intimidation. –Jefferson.
    [1913 Webster]
  2. The practise of coercing governments to accede to political demands by committing violence on civilian targets; any similar use of violence to achieve goals.
    [PJC]
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