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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

Prosecutors and antiterrorism police on Wednesday opened an investigation into the incident and a second unidentified object flying near the airport, which closed Tuesday night in response to the drone discovery.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

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

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

France’s national antiterrorism prosecutor’s office said in a statement that it had opened an investigation, but it declined to provide details about the suspect or his motivations.

From New York Times ● Oct. 13, 2023

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

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

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