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Meanings of terrorist act in English
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.
See moreUsage of terrorist act in English
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All three men were charged with planning a terrorist act, police said.
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Australia wants the missile attack on Flight MH17 labelled a terrorist act.
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Ayyash is charged with committing a terrorist act, homicide and attempted homicide.
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We fight against terrorists and this kidnapping is a terrorist act, he said.
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Section five of the legislation defines what a terrorist act is.
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I fear that a terrorist act will take the world one more time.
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After the attacks in Dagestan, Putin said: Yet another terrorist act has been committed.
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Different rules applied during a terrorist act on home soil.
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Rahman has denied a charge of helping facilitate a terrorist act by concealing information.
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It is neither legitimate nor rational and bears the hallmark of a terrorist act.
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Both those men have been charged with two counts of planning a terrorist act.
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Cale hadn't fled to avoid arrest for a terrorist act.
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Just this week, another horrendous terrorist act in Israel killed 19 and injured scores more.
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Suicide bombing is seen by most New Zealanders as a terrorist act that happens overseas.
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Tarrant is also charged under the Terrorism Suppression Act, of engaging in a terrorist act.
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Authorities in Morocco consider the killings a terrorist act.
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Terrorist act across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
Rare