HyperDic: nuclear_terrorism

English > 1 sense of the expression nuclear terrorism:
NOUNactnuclear terrorismthe use of a nuclear device by a terrorist organization to cause massive devastation or the use (or threat / threat of use) of fissionable radioactive materials
English > nuclear terrorism: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningThe use of a nuclear device by a terrorist organization to cause massive devastation or the use (or threat / threat of use) of fissionable radioactive materials.
Example"assaults on nuclear power plants is one form of nuclear terrorism"
Categoryterrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist actThe calculated use of violence (or the threat / threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature
Broaderterrorism, act of terrorism, terrorist actThe calculated use of violence (or the threat / threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature

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