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Terrorism doesn't become terrorism or cease to be terrorism based upon the person issuing the threat or committing the violent act in question.
Terrorism doesn't become terrorism or cease to be terrorism if the cause for which it is committed happens to be one we agree or disagree with.
As to the question of whether or not violence committed by "militant eco or animal rights groups" constitutes terrorism, that would need to be examined on a case by case basis. Incidental violence (i.e. shoving a security guard out of the way while trying to get away) isn't terrorism, while blowing up an animal testing facility during hours when it is reasonably known or expected to be staffed certainly would be.
Actually, even if they know the building is very likely to be or is completely empty, if they blow it up and not a single person gets hurt, it is still terrorism. They are still promoting fear and their acts are still violent.