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1. (n.) counterintelligence
the activity of an intelligence service engaged in thwarting the subversive or intelligence-gathering efforts of a foreign power.
2. counterintelligence
an organization engaged in counterintelligence.
Etymology: (1935–40)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) counterintelligence
intelligence activities concerned with identifying and counteracting the threat to security posed by hostile intelligence organizations or by individuals engaged in espionage or sabotage or subversion or terrorism
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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. Counterintelligence
Information gathered and activities conducted to protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, sabotage, or assassinations conducted by or on behalf of foreign governments or elements thereof, foreign organizations, or foreign persons, or international terrorist activities. Also called CI. See also counterespionage; countersabotage; countersubversion; security; security intelligence.
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