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عربيlaw enforcement
The government departments and agencies that enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests. Non-state actors who act as a de-facto government may also enforce laws.
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The Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) developed this Glossary to facilitate a common understanding of terms frequently used in security risk management.
The terms and definitions have been drawn from a range of trusted resources, including GISF’s own publications. They have also been informed by a working group of GISF members.
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liability
The state of being legally or morally accountable for a specific action or outcome. Liability is often associated with duty of care.
Related terms: duty of care
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looting
Theft that occurs during periods of civil unrest, mob violence, riots, or other upheavals.
Related terms: theft
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loss event
An occurrence that produces a financial loss or negative impact on assets. Examples include security incidents, crimes, war, natural hazards, or disasters.
Related terms: incident
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