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.

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antiterrorism

Through him, Russian clients were able to procure U.S. technology components, including a computer server that faced export controls for antiterrorism reasons, the prosecutors said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

In May 2014 the State Department had determined that Cuba was “not cooperating fully with United States antiterrorism efforts,” but the designation had to be revoked for Mr. Obama’s diplomatic initiative to proceed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

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