### Question
What is the definition of terrorism?


### Answer
The definition of **terrorism** is as follows in *22 U.S.C. § 2656f*:

> premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2656f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

