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domestic terrorism

[duh-mes-tik ter-uh-riz-uhm]

noun

  1. the unlawful use of violence or threats against a country’s civilian population or government by an individual or group based and operating within the same country and without foreign direction, with the goal of furthering political, social, or ideological objectives.



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Other 51Թ Forms

  • domestic terrorist noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of domestic terrorism1

First recorded in 1975–80
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“We will stand together as a community, united, and denounce the federal government’s continued campaign of domestic terrorism.”

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“We are living in the age of leftwing domestic terrorism. They are openly encouraging violence against law enforcement to aid and abet the invasion of America,” Miller wrote on X.

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“The federal government used to prioritize domestic terrorism, and now it’s like domestic terrorism just went away overnight,” Nessel told the audience.

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Biden did no such thing, but by pushing this lie, Gabbard is, whether she intends to or not, encouraging the radicalization that does lead to domestic terrorism.

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Guy Edward Bartkus is the sole suspect in the bombing, which the FBI has labeled as domestic terrorism.

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