The use or threat of violence to achieve political objectives is referred to as:

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The use or threat of violence to achieve political objectives is the main characteristic of terrorism. Organized crime involves criminal activities carried out by formally organized groups for monetary gain, street crime involves criminal activities carried out on the streets such as robbery and theft, and white collar crime involves non-violent, financially motivated crimes committed by business and government professionals. None of these options specifically involve violence or the threat of violence for political objectives, making them less relevant to the definition given.

The Use or Threat of Violence to Achieve Political Objectives