terrorakte
Terrorakte is the German term for acts of terrorism. In German-language discourse, it is used to describe violent acts intended to intimidate a population or to coerce governments, movements, or organizations. As a general label, it refers to incidents rather than to a single organization or event.
There is no universal legal definition of terrorism in international law; national and regional laws differ.
Typical forms cited as terrorakte include bombings, shootings, hijackings, assassinations, and cyberattacks. Common aims are to
Researchers track incidents using databases and statistical methods, but definitions and coding choices shape results. Debates
See also: Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Global Terrorism Database.