narcoterrorism
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nar·co·ter·ror·ism
(när′kō-tĕr′ə-rĭz′əm)n.
Terrorism carried out to prevent interference with or to divert attention from illegal narcotics trafficking.
nar′co·ter′ror·ist n.
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narcoterrorism
(ˌnɑːkəʊˈtɛrəˌrɪzəm)n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) terrorism funded by the sale of illegal drugs
[C20: from narco- + terrorism]
ˌnarcoˈterrorist n, adj
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nar•co•ter•ror•ism
(ˌnɑr koʊˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm)n.
terrorist tactics employed by dealers in illicit drugs, as against competitors or government agents.
[1985–90]
nar`co•ter′ror•ist, n., adj.
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Noun | 1. | narcoterrorism - the financing of terrorist activities by participation in the drug trade 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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