state terrorism

noun

: terrorism by a government

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According to court records obtained by the Associated Press, in June, a Louisiana grand jury declined to indict Gillum on state terrorism charge, citing lack of sufficient evidence. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 Poland’s prime minister says the shooting death of a Russian dissident artist outside his home bears the hallmarks of a political assassination that, if Kremlin-ordered, could constitute state terrorism. — Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026 Iran alway–already gets a huge amount of the money because Iran is the largest sponsor of state terrorism and China has been funding them. — NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026 In September, a judge threw out state terrorism charges against him. — Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for state terrorism

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“State terrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20terrorism. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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