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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.


noun

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

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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

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

But Sweden has in the last year amended its Constitution and toughened its antiterrorism law, which went into effect on June 1.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023

He noted that as of Thursday Sweden had tightened its antiterrorism laws.

From Washington Times • Jun. 1, 2023

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

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

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