Foreign Terrorist Organization
/ˈfɔːrɪn ˈtɛrəˌrɪst ɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An organization designated by the U.S. Secretary of State as engaged in terrorist activity, subject to legal restrictions and sanctions under U.S. law.
The group was officially listed as a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the State Department.
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- foreign terrorist organization
- foreign terrorist organizations
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Commentary
Designation requires rigorous evidentiary standards and carries significant legal consequences including asset freezes and criminal penalties for support.
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