Wired
/ˈwaɪərd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Equipped with or involving electrical wires, especially for communication or surveillance purposes.
The police used a wired device to record the suspect's conversations.
- (adj.) Connected to a surveillance or listening device, often without the subject's knowledge.
The defendant was found to be wired during the negotiation meeting.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "wired" often refers to devices used for covert recording or monitoring, and careful drafting is needed to specify whether the term pertains to physical connection or surveillance activity.
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