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Meaning
Noun
●
The system of
fear
and
intimidation
put
into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94.
●
The use of
unlawful
violence
against people or
property
to
achieve
political objectives.
The use of
intimidation
or
bullying
tactics.
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Wiktionary
Origin
terrorism
English
-ism
English
terror
English
terreur
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
Sourced from
Etym
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