Terrorism Offense
/ˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm əˈfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) A criminal act intended to cause death or serious harm to civilians or governments to intimidate or coerce for political or ideological purposes.
He was charged with a terrorism offense for planning attacks on public infrastructure.
Forms
- terrorism offense
- terrorism offenses
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Commentary
The term encompasses a range of crimes defined primarily by intent and motive, often requiring specific statutory definitions; drafting should reflect jurisdictional variations and include elements of intent, target, and method.
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