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weapons of mass destruction (WMD)
According to the National Defense Authorization Act: Any weapon or device that is intended, or has the capability, to cause death or serious bodily injury to a significant number of people through the release, dissemination, or impact of
- (A) toxic or poisonous chemicals or their precursors;
- (B) a disease organism; or
- (C) radiation or radioactivity.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Law enforcement; Military
- Category: Terrorism
- Organization: 11-Sept.Org
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