>Terror on the other hand is practiced by governments and law enforcement officials, usually within the legal framework of the state.[1] Depending on the circu

>Terror on the other hand is practiced by governments and law enforcement officials, usually within the legal framework of the state.[1] Depending on the circumstances the scenario you describe can be terror. IMHO swatting on shaky grounds would qualify. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terror_(politics) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terror_(politics)