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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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Hasna is charged with conspiring to provide material support to Hamas, conspiring to finance terrorism and financing terrorism.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

In Germany, Dobrindt in June opened a new Joint Center for Countering Hybrid Threats in Berlin, aiming to centralize work detecting and combating espionage, sabotage, disinformation and state-sponsored terrorism, among other dangers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Section 10301 specifically ensures anyone controlling a protocol that operates like a securities intermediary doesn’t escape Exchange Act or Bank Secrecy Act obligations, including anti-money-laundering and countering the financing of terrorism requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Australia's cyber safety watchdog took court action Thursday against Telegram, alleging the global messaging platform had failed to remove terrorism material.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

The Ciskei had a history of repression against the ANC and in 1991 Brigadier Gqozo had declared a State of Emergency in the Ciskei to curtail what he called ANC-sponsored terrorism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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