Material Support Statute
/ˈmætɪriəl səˈpɔrt ˈstætʃut/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal law criminalizing the provision of support, resources, or assistance to designated foreign terrorist organizations.
The defendant was charged under the material support statute for allegedly providing funds to a terrorist group.
Forms
- material support statute
- material support statutes
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Commentary
This statute is often cited in terrorism-related prosecutions and requires precise proof of intent and knowledge regarding the support provided.
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