Definitions for antiterrorism
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
an•ti•ter•ror•istˌæn tiˈtɛr ər ɪst, ˌæn taɪ-(adj.)
used or designed to combat terrorism:
antiterrorist tactics.
Category: Common Vocabulary, Government
Origin of antiterrorist:
1960–65
an`ti•ter′ror•ism(n.)
Wiktionary
antiterrorism(Noun)
Activity aiming at opposing or preventing terrorism.
Antiterrorism funding was increased after 2001.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
antiterrorism
Defensive measures used to reduce the vulnerability of individuals and property to terrorist acts, to include limited response and containment by local military and civilian forces. Also called AT. See also counterterrorism; proactive measures; terrorism.
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