antiterrorism
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Meaning
antiterrorism (uncountable)
(law enforcement, military, often attributive) Activity aiming at opposing or preventing terrorism.
Antiterrorism funding was increased after 2001.
Synonym: counter-terrorism
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Its stated missions involve antiterrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cybersecurity, and disaster prevention and management.
The antiterrorism unit arrested nearly two dozen FLQ operatives in 13 months.
They are typically employed by specialist police, such as SWAT teams in high risk entry and siege scenarios, such as hostage rescue and breaching gang compounds, as well as in antiterrorism operations.
Senior leaders proclaimed August Antiterrorism Awareness Month in 2014 with a campaign slogan “See Something, Say Something.”