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   terrorism

   /ˈtɛrərɪz(ə)m/

   noun

   • 1. the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims: "the fight against terrorism"

   Word Origin late 18th century (in reference to the rule of the Jacobin faction during the period of the French Revolution known as the Terror): from French terrorisme, from Latin terror (see terror).

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   • R

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   • R

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