Terrorist Act
/ˈtɛrəˌrɪst ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) An act intended to cause death or serious bodily harm to civilians or to intimidate a population or compel a government or an international organization to do or abstain from doing any act, usually motivated by political, religious, or ideological reasons.
The bombing was prosecuted as a terrorist act under federal law.
Forms
- terrorist acts
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Commentary
The term typically appears in criminal and international law contexts, emphasizing the intent and motive behind the violent act.
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