Terrorism
Pronunciation : Ter"ror*ism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. terrorisme.]
Definition : Defn: The act of terrorizing, or state of being terrorized; a mode of government by terror or intimidation. Jefferson.
Defn: The practise of coercing governments to accede to political demands by committing violence on civilian targets; any similar use of violence to achieve goals.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913