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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The Kenyan officers, meanwhile, are being drawn from several law enforcement units, including those with experience in counterterrorism operations.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
From 2013 until 2018, Mr. Schoof served as the national coordinator for security and counterterrorism, during which time he was involved with the investigation into the downing of Flight MH17.
—Claire Moses, New York Times, 29 May 2024
Our joint counterterrorism operations have degraded ISIS and al-Shabaab across East Africa.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 23 May 2024
Israeli officials have said that the soldiers were carrying out counterterrorism operations.
—Michael Levenson, New York Times, 22 May 2024
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2024
From 2013 until 2018, Mr. Schoof served as the national coordinator for security and counterterrorism, during which time he was involved with the investigation into the downing of Flight MH17.
—Claire Moses, New York Times, 29 May 2024
Our joint counterterrorism operations have degraded ISIS and al-Shabaab across East Africa.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 23 May 2024
Israeli officials have said that the soldiers were carrying out counterterrorism operations.
—Michael Levenson, New York Times, 22 May 2024
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“Counterterrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterterrorism. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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