Clandestine Operations
/klænˈdɛstɪn ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Covert activities conducted by government or military entities to achieve objectives without public knowledge, often involving secrecy and plausible deniability.
The agency specialized in clandestine operations to gather intelligence behind enemy lines.
Forms
- clandestine operations
- clandestine operation
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Commentary
The term typically applies to secret government or military actions and is distinguished from overt operations by its emphasis on secrecy and deniability.
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