Covert Operation
/ˈkoʊvɜrt ˌɑpəˈreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A secret or hidden action undertaken by a government or organization, usually for intelligence, military, or political purposes, often unauthorized or unacknowledged publicly.
The agency conducted a covert operation to gather intelligence without alerting the target nation.
Forms
- covert operation
- covert operations
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Commentary
In legal contexts, covert operations implicate issues of authorization, oversight, and compliance with domestic and international law, requiring careful statutory or executive mandate.
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