Counter-Subversion
/ˈkaʊntər-səbˈvɜrʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) Measures taken by a government or authority to prevent, suppress, or neutralize subversive activities aimed at undermining the state's stability or security.
The agency implemented counter-subversion tactics to filter out threats against national security.
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- counter-subversion
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Commentary
The term is primarily used in state security contexts and legal frameworks addressing threats to government integrity; care should be taken to distinguish from counterespionage, which focuses on foreign intelligence threats.
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