 Some definitions:
Terrorism is the use
or threatened use of force designed to bring about political change.
Brian Jenkins
Terrorism constitutes the
illegitimate use of force to achieve a political objective when innocent
people are targeted.
Walter Laqueur
Terrorism is the premeditated,
deliberate, systematic murder, mayhem, and threatening of the innocent
to create fear and intimidation in order to gain a political or tactical
advantage, usually to influence an audience.
James M. Poland
Terrorism is the unlawful
use or threat of violence against persons or property to further political
or social objectives. It is usually intended to intimidate or coerce a
government, individuals or groups, or to modify their behavior or politics.
Vice-President's Task Force,
1986
Terrorism is the unlawful
use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce
a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance
of political or social objectives.
FBI Definition
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