counterterror

adj.
Intended to prevent or counteract terrorism: counterterror measures; counterterror weapons.

n.
Action or strategy intended to counteract or suppress terrorism.

counterterrorism coun'ter·ter'ror·ism n.
counterterrorist coun'ter·ter'ror·ist adj. & n.

n.offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism.

See the Introduction, Abbreviations and Pronunciation for further details.

(DOD) Offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, and respond to terrorism. Also called CT. See also antiterrorism; combatting terrorism; terrorism.