Counterintelligence
/ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtɛlədʒəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The activity of gathering and analyzing information to protect against espionage, sabotage, or other intelligence threats, typically conducted by government or authorized agencies.
The agency's counterintelligence unit uncovered a spy network attempting to infiltrate national security.
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- counterintelligence
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Commentary
Counterintelligence is often specialized within intelligence law and national security contexts, focusing on defensive measures against espionage and hostile intelligence operations.
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