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UDA

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UDA
abbreviation for
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (Military) Ulster Defence Association
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Noun1.UDA - the major Protestant paramilitary group in Northern IrelandUDA - the major Protestant paramilitary group in Northern Ireland; responsible for bombing the homes of Catholics and for criminal racketeering and selling drugs
Ulster Defence Association
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
Northern Ireland - a division of the United Kingdom located on the northern part of the island of Ireland
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He said Robinson played a "significant but subordinate role" in organising a rehearsal for a UDA show of strength at the Alexandra Bar in North Belfast on March 2, 2006.
Blackmailer must serve out 9yr term; COURT by The Mirror (London, England)
The Ulster Freedom Fighters was a cover name for the larger UDA organisation during the Northern Ireland troubles, and was used as a term of convenience in almost 400 murders actually carried out by UDA members.
Ulster loyalists stand down killings group by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
Gray, an associate of Johnny "Mad Dog" Adair, was a former brigadier of the UDA in east Belfast and regarded as the second most important Loyalist.
UDA chief 'Doris Day' killed on doorstep by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
 
 
 
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