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Term: Terroristic Threat
Definition: A terroristic threat is when someone threatens to hurt or harm others on purpose to scare them or cause a lot of trouble. This can include making threats that cause people to leave a building or public place, or that make it hard for people to go about their daily lives. It is a very serious crime that can cause a lot of fear and harm to others.
Definition: A communicated intent to commit a violent crime with the purpose of terrorizing others, causing public inconvenience, or recklessly disregarding the risk of causing harm.
Examples: A person threatens to bomb a public building, causing the evacuation of the building and disrupting public services. Another person threatens to harm their ex-partner, causing fear and distress. Both of these are examples of terroristic threats.
These examples illustrate how a terroristic threat can cause harm, fear, and disruption to individuals and society as a whole. Such threats are taken seriously by law enforcement and can result in criminal charges and penalties.