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Give the meaning of terrorism.

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There could be three broad meanings of terrorism:
(i) A systematic use of terror, often violent, especially as a means of coercion.
(ii) Violent acts, which are intended to create fear (terror), are perpetrated for a religious, political or, ideological goal, and deliberately target or disregard the safety of non-combatants (civilians).
(iii) Acts of unlawful violence and war.
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