### Question
How is the "terrorism" defined?


### Answer
The term **terrorism** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 921* as follows -

> activity, directed against United States persons, which—


(A) is committed by an individual who is not a national or permanent resident alien of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 921*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 44-FIREARMS**

