noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Spyware or surveillance software used by governments, often a type of Trojan horse that intercepts communications. uncommon, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

policeware

Etymology

From gov (clipping of government) + -ware.

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