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JEM

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Noun1.JEM - a terrorist organization founded in 2000; a militant Islamic group active in Kashmir and closely aligned with al-Rashid Trust; seeks to secure release of imprisoned fellow militants by kidnappings
Army of Muhammad, Jaish-e-Muhammad, Jaish-i-Mohammed
act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Pakistan, West Pakistan - a Muslim republic that occupies the heartland of ancient south Asian civilization in the Indus River valley; formerly part of India; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
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This is the Valiant Soldier, by James Groves-- Jem Groves--honest Jem Groves, as is a man of unblemished moral character, and has a good dry skittle-ground.
The Old Curiosity Shop by Dickens, Charles View in context
One day he came up to the office, all in a hurry, and had a private interview with the magistrate, who, after a deal of talk, rings the bell, and orders Jem Spyers in (Jem was a active officer), and tells him to go and assist Mr.
Oliver Twist Or The Parish Boy's Progress by Dickens, Charles View in context
I have starved her and the boy too; and now I am weak and helpless, Jem, she'll murder me for it; I know she will.
The Posthumous Papers Of The Pickwick Club by Dickens, Charles View in context
 
 
 
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