What is the meaning of terrorism?

(DoD) The calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological. See also antiterrorism; combating terrorism; counterterrorism; force protection condition; terrorist; terrorist group.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). terrorism. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/terrorism/definitions/1964396
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "terrorism" http://smartdefine.org/terrorism/definitions/1964396 (accessed September 20, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, terrorism, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/terrorism/definitions/1964396>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "terrorism" 4 April 2011. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/terrorism/definitions/1964396>
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