UDA


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UDA

abbreviation for
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) Ulster Defence Association
2. (Military) Ulster Defence Association
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Noun1.UDA - the major Protestant paramilitary group in Northern IrelandUDA - the major Protestant paramilitary group in Northern Ireland; responsible for bombing the homes of Catholics and for criminal racketeering and selling drugs
act of terrorism, terrorism, 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
Northern Ireland - a division of the United Kingdom located on the northern part of the island of Ireland
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According to security sources, Mr McAleese developed a relationship with senior UDA figures and held a series of meetings together with the organisa-tion's leadership.
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