Improvised Explosive Device
/ɪmˈprɒv.aɪzd ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv dɪˈvaɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A makeshift bomb constructed and deployed in an unconventional manner, often by non-state actors, for hostile or criminal purposes.
The defendant was charged with planting an improvised explosive device near the government building.
Forms
- improvised explosive devices
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term often appears in statutes or charges relating to terrorism, sabotage, and unlawful use of explosives; precise definitions may vary by jurisdiction.
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