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domestic terrorism
[ duh-mes-tik ter-uh-riz-uhm ]
noun
- the unlawful use of violence or threats against a country’s civilian population or government by an individual or group based and operating within the same country and without foreign direction, with the goal of furthering political, social, or ideological objectives.
Usage Note
Other 51Թ Forms
- do·mes·tic ter·ror·ist noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of domestic terrorism1
Example Sentences
Tesla vehicles have also been vandalised, and Trump has said his administration would charge people who deface Teslas with "domestic terrorism."
This month, Bondi branded attacks on Tesla vehicles, charging stations and a dealership that have followed Musk’s involvement with thousands of federal layoffs as “domestic terrorism.”
While domestic terrorism is defined in federal law, it’s not an official criminal statute that carries a specific penalty.
There is no specific US law against domestic terrorism, but prosecutors can request longer prison sentences if convicted criminals have a terror-related motive.
On Thursday, US Attorney General Pam Bondi accused three people of "domestic terrorism" for setting fire to Tesla cars and charging stations.
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