GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Terrorism , n. [Cf. F. terrorisme.]
   The act of terrorizing, or state of being terrorized; a mode of government by terror or intimidation.
   Jefferson.
   
   1913 Webster
   The practise of coercing governments to accede to political demands by committing violence on civilian targets; any similar use of violence to achieve goals.
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