stochastic terrorism
Incites or inspires acts of terrorism which are statistically probable but happen…The use of mass public communication, usually against a particular individual or group, which: Incites or inspires acts of terrorism which are statistically probable but happen seemingly at random,
UK/stəˈkas.tɪk ˌtɛɹ.ə.ɹɪ.zəm/US/stəˈkæs.tɪk ˌtɛɹ.ɚ.ɹɪ.zəm/
Meaning
2 sensesThe use of mass public communication, usually against a particular individual or group, which
(neologism, uncountable)Incites or inspires acts of terrorism which are statistically probable but happen seemingly at random,
(neologism, uncountable)Perpetuates fear through coverage of seemingly random acts of terrorism.
Origin
Coined by Gordon Woo. stochastic + terrorismCoined by Gordon Woo. stochastic + terrorism
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