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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Commissioner Tisch was getting briefed by Chief Kenny once in the morning and once in the evening, and talking regularly with Rebecca Weiner, the deputy commissioner of the intelligence and counterterrorism bureau.
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Maria Cramer, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Similar expulsions have occurred in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, driven by anti-French sentiment and criticism of France's counterterrorism efforts.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Sebastian Gorka Former Trump administration aide Sebastian Gorka was nominated to serve as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Patel then served as Trump’s senior director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council and was subsequently appointed senior adviser of Trump’s directors of national intelligence and finally, chief of staff to acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Maria Cramer, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Similar expulsions have occurred in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, driven by anti-French sentiment and criticism of France's counterterrorism efforts.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Sebastian Gorka Former Trump administration aide Sebastian Gorka was nominated to serve as deputy assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism.
—Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
Patel then served as Trump’s senior director for counterterrorism on the National Security Council and was subsequently appointed senior adviser of Trump’s directors of national intelligence and finally, chief of staff to acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Counterterrorism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counterterrorism. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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