act of terrorism act of terrorism /ækt əv ˈtɛrərɪzəm/

noun

1. The calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear  ( act of terrorism , terrorism , terrorist act )
   the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear