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Wiretap

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A connection installed on a telephone line or other communications system in order to allow a third party to conduct covert surveillance of conversations.
  2. 2
    the act of tapping a telephone or telegraph line to get information wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    To install or to use such a connection. transitive
  2. 2
    tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap

Etymology 2

Back-formation from wiretapper; or else wire + tap

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