genÂ·oÂ·a. n. Nautical A jib whose leech extends aft of the mast. Also called genoa jib.e promised to do so, and when he had embraced us and given us his blessing, one set out for Salamanca, the other for Seville, and I for Alicante, where I had heard there was a Genoese vessel taking in a cargo of wool for Genoa.
Defense Department definition: The unlawful use of violence or threat of violence to instill fear and coerce governments or societies. Terrorism is often motivated by religious, political, or other ideological beliefs and committed in the pursuit of goals that are usually political. (JP 3-07.2)[4]
terrorist act-the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear.act of terrorism, terrorism.rightening, terrorisation, terrorization-the act of inspiring with fear. terrorist attack-a surprise attack involving the deliberate use of violence against civilians in the hope of attaining political or religious aims.