counterterrorism (redirected from counterterrorists)

coun·ter·ter·ror  (kountr-trr)

adj.

Intended to prevent or counteract terrorism: counterterror measures; counterterror weapons.

n.

Action or strategy intended to counteract or suppress terrorism.

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counter·terror·ism n.

counter·terror·ist adj. & n.

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Operations that include the offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, preempt, and respond to terrorism. Also called CT. See also antiterrorism; combating terrorism; terrorism.

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Noun

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counterterrorism - a strategy intended to prevent or counter terrorism 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 scheme, strategy - an elaborate and systematic plan of action