: the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion
Example Sentences
They have been arrested for acts of terrorism.
Recent Examples on the WebBowing to the terrorism, Chile’s Congress passed rules for the election of the assembly that wrote the constitutional draft in such a way that extremists were able to gain a two-thirds majority. The Editorial Board, WSJ, 5 Sep. 2022 The group Human Rights First has long said the provisions hurt refugees with no connection to terrorism, including those from countries other than Afghanistan. Hamed Aleazizstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2022 Herdman said Ohio authorities noticed a rise in violent extremism with no connection to international terrorism by 2010, where individuals had amassed weapons and developed plans to attack local leaders, schools, or political institutions. Sabrina Eaton, cleveland, 7 June 2022 The police said this incident was not related to terrorism, and the square was reopened to traffic by midday. Mark Landler, New York Times, 4 June 2022 Police said this incident was not related to terrorism, and the square was reopened to traffic by midday. Mark Landler, BostonGlobe.com, 4 June 2022 The man charged in the attack, Frank James, has pleaded not guilty to terrorism and other counts. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 2 June 2022 The man charged in the attack, Frank James, has pleaded not guilty to terrorism and other counts.CBS News, 1 June 2022 James has pleaded not guilty to terrorism and gun charges. Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN, 1 June 2022 See More