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hostage taking
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Scope note
Historically, seizing and holding someone as security for the fulfilment of a condition, since the 1970s considered a crime or an act of terrorism and often intended only to raise a ransom.
Used for
hostages
Broader terms
offences against the person
Related terms
kidnapping
political violence
Subject category
10.05.01 CRIMES AND CRIMINALITY
Indexing history
Added 2006. For publications indexed before 2006, see terrorism.
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