The concept of «terrorism»: the legal aspect

Subject of research: of the study is the norms of national and international legislation, enshrining the concept of ‘terrorism’, definitions of the concept of ‘terrorism’ by various authors. Purpose of research: to develop a unified approach to understanding the essence of modern terrorism from a legal point of view. Methods and objects of research: the article uses such general scientific methods of research as: generalisation, analysis and synthesis, comparison, concretization. Main results of research. Terrorism is a public socially dangerous activity that infringes on public or (and) national security and consists in intimidation of the population, provocation of military conflict, international complication by any means provided for by the norms of national or (and) international legislation, and aims to influence the decision-making of an international organisation, public authorities and their officials, other organisations performing public functions, or the attraction of public officials, or the involvement of international organisations, public authorities and their officials.