narcoterrorism

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nar·co·ter·ror·ism

(när′kō-tĕr′ə-rĭz′əm)

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)

(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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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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