Wiretap Order
/ˈwaɪərˌtæp ˈɔrdər/
Definitions
- (n.) A court order authorizing law enforcement to intercept and monitor private communications, typically telephone calls, for investigative purposes under statutory conditions.
The police obtained a wiretap order before listening to the suspect's phone conversations.
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- wiretap order
- wiretap orders
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Commentary
Wiretap orders require strict judicial oversight and adherence to legal standards to protect privacy rights while enabling criminal investigations.
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