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 Definitions of counterintelligence  [ˌkaʊn tər ɪnˈtɛl ɪ dʒəns]  

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Definition of 'counterintelligence' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

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)

Definition of 'counterintelligence' Princeton's WordNet 

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
Definition of 'counterintelligence' Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms 

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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