Covert Operations
/ˈkoʊvɜrt ˌɑpəˈreɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Secretly planned and executed operations by governmental or military agents to achieve strategic objectives without public acknowledgment.
The agency conducted covert operations to gather intelligence behind enemy lines.
Forms
- covert operations
- covert operation
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Commentary
In legal contexts, covert operations must balance operational secrecy with adherence to domestic and international law, often requiring specific legal authorization.
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