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Terrorism

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The calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological. For acts of terrorism with religious aspects, use the term Terrorism and also the term for the religion.

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  • Jihad

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