Counter-Terrorist Financing
/ˈka·nə·nɪ·kəl ˈtɜːr·ɚrɪst ˈfaɪ·nænsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of detecting, preventing, and disrupting the flow of funds intended to support terrorist activities.
The government agency specializes in counter-terrorist financing to prevent attacks.
Forms
- counter-terrorist financing
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Commentary
Typically used in regulatory and compliance contexts, counter-terrorist financing efforts often overlap with anti-money laundering measures and require coordination between financial institutions and law enforcement.
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