Stakeout
/ˈsteɪkaʊt/
Definitions
- (n.) A surveillance operation in which law enforcement officers watch a particular location or suspect covertly.
The police maintained a stakeout outside the suspect's house to gather evidence.
Forms
- stakeouts
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Commentary
In legal contexts, a stakeout often requires a warrant and is part of investigative procedures; precise terminology is important to distinguish from broader surveillance activities.
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