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terrorism

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United States Code

6 U.S.C. § 101 — in this chapter

The term “terrorism” means any activity that—

(A) involves an act that—

(i) is dangerous to human life or potentially destructive of critical infrastructure or key resources; and

(ii) is a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State or other subdivision of the United States; and

(B) appears to be intended—

(i) to intimidate or coerce a civilian population;

(ii) to influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or

(iii) to affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination, or kidnapping.

6 U.S.C. § 1111 — for purposes of this subchapter (4 versions over time)

The term “terrorism” has the meaning that term has in section 101 of this title.

6 U.S.C. § 1151 — in this subchapter (4 versions over time)

The term “terrorism” has the meaning that term has in section 101 of this title.

22 U.S.C. § 2656F — as used in this section (2 versions over time)

the term “terrorism” means premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents;

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