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antiterrorism

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

adjective

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

noun

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

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antiterrorism

The national antiterrorism prosecutor’s office said it is investigating whether the shootings were targeting a specific race, ethnicity, origin or religion.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

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 ● Sep. 9, 2025

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

From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2023

Sweden has hardened its antiterrorism laws, amended its constitution and agreed to extradite a number of people Turkey has asked for.

From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2023

“So, why do you cut up antiterrorism tactics?”

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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