biological terrorism

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biological terrorism - terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare

bioterrorism

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

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Biological terrorism is one example, but Rees asserts that malicious intent isn't a prerequisite for danger.

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4 million from the already overspent city budget to buy protective suits and masks for police officers responding to a chemical or biological terrorism attack.

CITY GETS $12.5 MILLION TO AID SECURITY by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

While saying that the risk to Australia of terrorists releasing the smallpox virus was very low, Professor Smallwood said the recent delivery of the vaccine was a prudent step in preparations to respond to biological terrorism threats.

Concern over smallpox vaccine plan. (News) by Australian Nursing Journal

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