Domestic Intelligence
/ˈdɒmɛstɪk ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/
Definitions
- (n.) Information gathered within a nation's borders to protect against threats to national security, often by government agencies.
The agency specializes in domestic intelligence to prevent terrorist attacks.
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- domestic intelligence
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Commentary
Typically pertains to intelligence activities carried out inside a country's borders, differing from foreign intelligence in scope and legal frameworks.
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