Definition of terrorism

What are some of the definitions of terrorism? Why are they different? Prove your own definition of terrorism? Terrorism comes in all shapes and forms. According to who one speaks determines on how the term is viewed. If I was given a chance to define terrorism, I would describe it as premeditated murder against a large crowd of people with intent to inflict terror among the citizens and the government. Even if the terrorist attack didn’t cause a great deal of damage, I believe the crime was still planned and created a great deal of distress among everyone who heard about it. In the eyes of the law enforcement officers, however, terrorism mean something else. That being said, out of those who were surveyed with regard to defining terrorism,…

In Module One I will discuss the term terrorism. The definition for terrorism is varied depending on the source; The DOD approved definition is “The calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate fear; intended to coerce or intimidate government or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political, religious, or ideological.” (TRADOC, 2007, p. 1-2) The word terrorism is used almost in everyday life if you listen to the news or work for a government…

The subject of terrorism is a disturbing subject to discuss. We have been hearing and reading about terror threats, terror attacks, and terror groups through the media. Recently, the world has experienced a terrifying, exponential increase in the number of terrorist attacks; The Global Terrorism Database listed 1,395 attacks in 1998, a figure that has steadily risen since then, reaching a record high of 8,441 in 2012. The media plays a large role in manipulating the public’s understanding of…

Terrorism is defined as “The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims” (Oxford). Violence and intimidation are tactics used by certain individuals and groups to inflict harm, incite fear, and gain power to obtain their goal. However, the Oxford definition is an extremely narrow definition of terrorism, in my opinion there are many other facets of terrorism that were not mentioned in the definition. Terrorism is hard to define, although, broadly stated I would define…

TERRORISM First of all, we all know that terrorism have existed for many years. I believe that terrorism has been operated in many countries decades ago. So what is terrorism? One definition of terrorism is: "the use of violence for political ends". Another is “defined as the use of violence to physically and psychologically terrorize a population by an individual or group in order to draw attention to a cause, enact political change, or gain political power”. In addition, terrorists often…

There is no universal agreement on the definition of terrorism. Various legal systems and government agencies use different definitions. Moreover, governments have been reluctant to formulate an agreed upon and legally binding definition. These difficulties arise from the fact that the term is politically and emotionally charged.To avoid this kind of confusion, the most common definition of terrorism is used, which includes the following; It is the use of violence or threat of violence in order…

In this new period of terrorism the problem of labeling the enemy comes into play when governmental bodies need to create counterterrorism policies. The labeling issue is typically faced with a challenge that is dependent on how a suspect’s status is classified. The methods in which classifications are applied to suspected terrorists can be a conflict-ridden issue. Martin (2014) points out that during the war on terrorism classifications of suspects “is a central legal, political, and security…

There are many different definitions on terrorism. What is terrorism? How do we define it? The many challenges that we are faced with to define terrorism and what constitutes to be claim as terrorism. The Merriam-Webster dictionary says that the definition of terrorism is the use of violent acts to frighten the people in an area as a way of trying to achieve a political goal (Merriam-Webster). Looking at the Online Legal Dictionary terrorism is any activity that involves an act that is…

Terrorism does not have a unified definition but a broad definition under the UK Terrorism Act 2000 giving States the freedom to include a variety of terrorist actions. Terrorism is a commonly used notion in derogation claims and yet it is a concept difficult to precisely define. There is a vague international definition, which includes the various types; state terrorism, religious terrorism, right wing terrorism, left wing terrorism, and pathological terrorism, issue oriented terrorism,…

In order for domestic or international violence to be considered terrorism, certain qualifications must be met. Recorded on Encyclopedia.com, the basic definition of terrorism can be described as follows, “…[a] politically motivated violence, for which organizations are directly or indirectly responsible, that is intended to weaken the will of the opposition by using random targeting to spread the fear of victimization” (Turk). Within the span of fifteen years the world has witnessed many…