Common definitions of terrorism refer only to those violent acts that are intended to create fear ( terror ) ; are perpetrated for a religious , political , or ideological goal ; and deliberately target or disregard the safety of non-combatants ( e.g. , military personnel in peacetime or civilians ) .
Common definitions of terrorism refer to violent acts which are intended to create fear ( terror ) ; are done for a religious , political , or ideological goal ; and which target civilians .