government attack
definitions
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A military or physical offensive carried out by a state or its armed forces against another nation, group, or entity.en: A military or physical offensive carried out by a state or its armed forces against another nation, group, or entity.
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A verbal, political, or rhetorical assault by government officials or institutions against a person, organization, or concept.en: A verbal, political, or rhetorical assault by government officials or institutions against a person, organization, or concept.
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An official action, such as a law or regulation, intended to suppress, restrict, or penalize a specific activity or group.en: An official action, such as a law or regulation, intended to suppress, restrict, or penalize a specific activity or group.
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A state-sponsored cyberattack aimed at disrupting or damaging digital infrastructure or information systems.en: A state-sponsored cyberattack aimed at disrupting or damaging digital infrastructure or information systems.
examples
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The sudden government attack on the border caught the neighboring country by surprise.
The sudden government attack on the border caught the neighboring country by surprise.
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The journalist claimed the recent press conference was a government attack on freedom of speech.
The journalist claimed the recent press conference was a government attack on freedom of speech.
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Many activists viewed the new tax law as a government attack on small businesses.
Many activists viewed the new tax law as a government attack on small businesses.
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Intelligence agencies warned of a massive government attack on the national power grid.
Intelligence agencies warned of a massive government attack on the national power grid.