act of terrorism
Defined in 2 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
“act of terrorism” means an act of domestic or international terrorism as defined in section 2331;
Source
- 2001–present18 U.S.C. § 3077Crimes and Criminal Procedure · Definitions · as used in this chapter
“act of terrorism” means an activity that—
(A) involves a violent act or an act dangerous to human life that is a violation of the criminal laws of the United States or of any State, or that would be a criminal violation if committed within the jurisdiction of the United States or of any State; 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 assassination or kidnapping;
Source
- 1994–200118 U.S.C. § 3077Crimes and Criminal Procedure · Definitions · as used in this chapter
The term “act of terrorism” means any act that the Secretary determines meets the requirements under subparagraph (B), as such requirements are further defined and specified by the Secretary.
Source
- 2002–present6 U.S.C. § 444Domestic Security · Definitions · for purposes of this part