Counterterrorism Measures

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun extreme vetting - a process of thorough examination or evaluation, typically used in the context of screening individuals for potential risks or threats

  • The government implemented a policy of extreme vetting for all incoming refugees.
  • They're really cracking down on immigration with this extreme vetting process.
  • Man, this extreme vetting thing is no joke, they're making it so hard to get through.
  • In the world of job interviews, it's like going through extreme vetting to land a position at that company.

noun TPIM stands for Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures, which are legal measures used in the United Kingdom to restrict the activities of individuals suspected of being involved in terrorism.

  • The suspect was placed under a TPIM order by the authorities.
  • I heard that guy is on a TPIM list.
  • They slapped a TPIM on him for his suspicious activities.
  • Being on a TPIM is like being under constant surveillance.