This definition matches the U.S. Department of State and ASIS definitions of terrorism. It highlights the political and psychological components of terrorism, including the targeting of civilians and the intent to instill fear or send a political message.
[References:, , ASIS International, Protection of Assets (POA), Chapter: Terrorism, , U.S. Department of State, Patterns of Global Terrorism, , ASIS PSP Study Guide, Domain 1: Risk and Threat Assessment, ]
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