### Question
Can you define what terrorism means?


### Answer
**Terrorism** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 921*:

> 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**

