Wiretapping
/ˈwaɪəˌtæpɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of secretly intercepting telephone or electronic communications without consent, typically for evidence gathering or surveillance.
The police obtained a warrant before conducting wiretapping on the suspect's phone.
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Commentary
Wiretapping often requires judicial authorization due to privacy protections under law; statutes vary by jurisdiction.
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