continuity army council

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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

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