Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A terrorist organization formed in Ireland in 1994 as a clandestine armed wing of Sinn Fein: The Continuity Army Council is a specific paramilitary group, considered a terrorist organization, established with the stated aim of continuing the armed campaign for Irish republicanism.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Continuity Army Council was formed by members who opposed the ceasefire.
  • Security forces attributed the attack to the Continuity Army Council.

Advanced Usage

• The term is typically used in historical, political, and security contexts, often abbreviated as CAC in analytical reports.
• It is frequently discussed in relation to other Irish republican paramilitary groups and the peace process in Northern Ireland.

Variants and Related Words

• Continuity IRA (CIRA): This is the more commonly used name for the same organization. The Continuity Army Council is often described as the leadership body of the Continuity IRA.
• Republican paramilitary: A broader category of armed groups to which the Continuity Army Council belongs.

Synonyms

• Paramilitary organization
• Armed faction

Related Phrases

• Dissident republican group: A phrase used to describe such organizations that continue to use violence despite broader political agreements.

Noun

1. a terrorist organization formed in Ireland in 1994 as a clandestine armed wing of Sinn Fein