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counterterrorism

[koun-ter-ter-uh-riz-uhm]

noun

  1. terrorism in reaction to or retaliation for some previous act of terrorism.



counterterrorism

/ ˌ첹ʊԳəˈɛəˌɪə /

noun

  1. activities that are intended to prevent terrorist acts or to eradicate terrorist groups

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • counterterrorist adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of counterterrorism1

First recorded in 1965–70; counter- + terrorism
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He said he had discussed the issue of camps with Syria's president, as well as how to help the country deal with counterterrorism and irregular migration.

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“Then, out of the blue, a buddy from the counterterrorism unit called me up one day and was like, ‘Hey would you be interested in trying psychedelics?’”

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News of the appointment has trickled out in recent weeks, raising alarm among counterterrorism researchers and nonprofit groups funded by CP3.

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Will Rollins, a former California congressional candidate and Justice Department counterterrorism prosecutor, connected the threat of assassination he faced as a candidate to the fatal shooting of U.S.

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The White House is redirecting counterterrorism personnel and funds toward President Donald Trump’s sweeping deportation campaign, saying the southern border is the greatest domestic security threat facing the country.

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