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Definitions for act of terrorism
act of ter·ror·ism

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. terrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist actnoun

    the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear

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  1. act of terrorism

    An act of terrorism is the use or threat of violence, often against civilians, by an individual, organization, or state, with the intention of causing fear, intimidation or coercion, in pursuit of political, religious, ideological, or socioeconomic objectives. It is typically characterized by its indiscriminate nature, the intention to create a public spectacle, and disregard for laws of warfare or human rights. Such acts are often carried out by non-state actors and are considered a crime under international law.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of act of terrorism in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of act of terrorism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of act of terrorism in a Sentence

  1. James Corden:

    One thing is for sure: If this act of terrorism was supposed to divide the people of London, I know for a fact that all something like this does is bring them closer together as one, tonight, we send our heartfelt thoughts to everybody in Britain. Stay safe.

  2. New York:

    I strongly condemn this act of terrorism and it must be clear to the world that the terrorists who perpetrated this will be sought and brought to justice.

  3. Rashid Omar:

    My main goal is -- apart from fulfilling the fifth pillar of Islam( Saudi Arabia The Hajj) -- is the supplication, the duaa' that this act of violence and act of terrorism will never happen again anywhere to anybody, it's very painful as a family of the deceased, to have a loved one gone. It doesn't matter what race or religion we are. We suffer the same.

  4. Apple CEO Tim Cook:

    It was a senseless, unconscionable act of terrorism.

  5. President Barack Obama:

    This was an act of terrorism designed to kill innocent people, here's what I want you to know. The threat from terrorism is real, but we will overcome it. We will destroy ISIL and any other organization that tries to harm us.

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