antiterrorism

American  

[an-tahy-ter-er-iz-uhm, an-tee-] / ˌæn taɪˈtɛr ərˌɪz əm, ˌæn ti- /

adjective

1. serving to prevent, reduce, or punish terrorism; antiterrorist.

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noun

1. the goal or process of preventing, reducing, or punishing terrorism; measures taken to oppose terrorism.

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, Kenya and its U.S.-funded antiterrorism courts continue to face the threat from Islamist extremist groups.

From The Wall Street Journal

The U.S.-funded antiterrorism courts, located near a maximum-security prison to reduce the risks of transporting suspects, handle Kenya’s most high-profile terrorism prosecutions.

From The Wall Street Journal

In a statement, Councilman Erik Bottcher of Manhattan addressed the advisories: “We will be vigilant and heed the advice of antiterrorism authorities, but we are proud, strong and united, ready to defy any attempts to sow fear during Pride Month.”

From New York Times

A 1996 law, the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act, put strict limits on challenges to state capital convictions in federal court.

From New York Times

France’s national antiterrorism prosecutor’s office said it had opened an investigation.

From New York Times