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espionage (s) (noun), espionages (pl)
The systematic use of someone who secretly collects and reports information about the activities, movements, and plans of an enemy or an organization or country that is engaged in commercial or economic competition with others: Gertrude has been assigned to be an agent of espionage for her company to see what a similar business is doing to make such high profits with its products.
The act of spying to learn military secrets about other nations.
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The practice of spying on other people or countries.
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