Espionage Agent
/ˈɛspiəˌnɑːʒ ˈeɪdʒənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who clandestinely collects, transmits, or facilitates the gathering of confidential government, military, or corporate information without authorization, typically for a foreign power or rival entity.
The accused was charged as an espionage agent for leaking classified documents to a hostile nation.
Forms
- espionage agent
- espionage agents
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Commentary
The term is often defined specifically in statutes and may vary in scope depending on jurisdiction; drafting should clarify whether it includes both government and non-government actors involved in clandestine intelligence activities.
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