Counterterrorist Center
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Definition
- Noun:
- A specialized agency: An organization that assists the Director of Central Intelligence in coordinating efforts to combat terrorism. Its primary function is to preempt, disrupt, and defeat terrorist activities at the earliest possible stage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The intelligence was analyzed by the counterterrorist center before any action was taken.
- The new director emphasized the importance of the counterterrorist center in national security strategy.
Advanced Usage
- "to be under the purview of the counterterrorist center": to be within the scope of responsibility or authority of this agency.
- All international threat assessments related to extremist groups fall under the purview of the counterterrorist center.
Variants and Related Words
- Counterterrorism (n): The practice, tactics, and strategies used to combat or prevent terrorism.
- The government increased its funding for counterterrorism.
- Counterterrorist (adj): Relating to or involved in actions taken to combat terrorism.
- The unit conducted a successful counterterrorist operation.
Synonyms
- Counterterrorism agency: An organization focused on combating terrorism.
- Terrorism task force: A group assembled to address terrorist threats.
Related Phrases
- "to coordinate with the counterterrorist center": to work in conjunction with this agency.
- Local law enforcement was instructed to coordinate with the counterterrorist center on the investigation.
Noun
- an agency that helps the Director of Central Intelligence coordinate counterterrorist efforts in order to preempt and disrupt and defeat terrorist activities at the earliest possible stage