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domestic terrorism

[ duh-mes-tik ter-uh-riz-uhm ]

noun

  1. 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.


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Other 51Թ Forms

  • do·mes·tic ter·ror·ist noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of domestic terrorism1

First recorded in 1975–80
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Tesla vehicles have also been vandalised, and Trump has said his administration would charge people who deface Teslas with "domestic terrorism."

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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.”

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While domestic terrorism is defined in federal law, it’s not an official criminal statute that carries a specific penalty.

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There is no specific US law against domestic terrorism, but prosecutors can request longer prison sentences if convicted criminals have a terror-related motive.

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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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