Is there any need to define the word "terrorism"?
Canada (Federal), Canada
The following excerpt is from Suresh (Re), 1997 CanLII 5797 (FC):
I am satisfied that there is no need to define the word "terrorism". When one sees a "terrorist act" one is able to define the word. When one sees a bomb placed in a public market frequented by civilians and the bomb causes death and injury, one is able to see a "terrorist act" or what is referred to as "terrorism". The word need not be defined. In the case of McAllister v. Canada (1996) 1996 CanLII 4030 (FC), 108 F.T.R. 1 at 12, Mr. Justice McKay states:
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