counterterrorism
noun
coun·ter·ter·ror·ism
ˌkau̇n-tər-ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
variants
or counter-terrorism
: measures designed to combat or prevent terrorism
an expert in counterterrorism
—often used before another nouna local counterterrorism council
new counter-terrorism policies/measures
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Starlink And SpaceX Operating in Italy since 2021, Starlink could broaden its scope to support emergency response efforts, including disaster relief and counterterrorism operations.
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Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Christopher Raia, deputy assistant director of the FBI’s counterterrorism division, said the attack was a terrorist act inspired by the Islamic State group.
—Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
During a press briefing on Thursday, the FBI's deputy assistant director for the counterterrorism division, Christopher Raia, noted that while the investigation into the attack is in its early stages, investigators believe the suspect, 42-year-old Shamsud-Dim Jabbar, acted alone.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
Adams then appointed Tom Donlon, a former FBI counterterrorism expert, as interim commissioner, and he was replaced after two months by Tisch, who was then appointed on a permanent basis.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Impelli, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Christopher Raia, deputy assistant director of the FBI’s counterterrorism division, said the attack was a terrorist act inspired by the Islamic State group.
—Cameron MacDonald, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
During a press briefing on Thursday, the FBI's deputy assistant director for the counterterrorism division, Christopher Raia, noted that while the investigation into the attack is in its early stages, investigators believe the suspect, 42-year-old Shamsud-Dim Jabbar, acted alone.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 2 Jan. 2025
Adams then appointed Tom Donlon, a former FBI counterterrorism expert, as interim commissioner, and he was replaced after two months by Tisch, who was then appointed on a permanent basis.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Counterterrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterterrorism. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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