Material Support to Terrorism
/ˌmætɪriəl səˈpɔrt tu ˈtɛrərɪzəm/
Definitions
- (n.) The provision of tangible or intangible assistance to designated terrorist organizations or individuals, including funds, training, weapons, or logistics, often criminalized under anti-terrorism laws.
He was charged with material support to terrorism for funding the extremist group.
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- material support to terrorism
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Commentary
Material support to terrorism statutes often broadly define support, requiring precise legislative language to avoid constitutional issues.
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