Antiterrorism Law
/ˌæn.tiˈtɛr.əˌrɪ.zəm lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A statute or set of statutes enacted to prevent, criminalize, and punish acts of terrorism, including measures for detection, prosecution, and elimination of terrorist threats.
The government passed a new antiterrorism law to strengthen national security.
Forms
- antiterrorism law
- antiterrorism laws
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Commentary
Antiterrorism laws often balance national security interests with civil liberties, requiring precise drafting to avoid excessive broadness or vagueness.
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