terrorism Hear it!

terrorism definition - legal

n

The threat or actual use of violence in order to intimidate or create panic, especially when utilized as a means of attempting to influence political conduct.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Comments
Improve this definition.
Do you have more to add? Share your linguistic knowledge or observation.
/Register to save your comments.
Related Discussions (2)
TopicRepliesLatest Post
terrorism1426 years ago
terrorism139 years ago

Browse Forums