Wiretap
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British pronunciation/wˈa‍ɪ‍ətæp/
American pronunciation/ˈwaɪɝˌtæp/

Definition & Meaning of "wiretap"

Wiretap
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a method of secretly listening to or recording telephone conversations

to wiretap
01

tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

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Example
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The judge authorized a wiretap on the phone line of a suspected terrorist to monitor potential threats to national security.
Wiretaps are often used by law enforcement agencies to gather information about criminal activities, such as drug trafficking or organized crime.
The government's use of wiretaps is subject to strict regulations and oversight to prevent abuse of power.
The wiretap revealed conversations between the suspects discussing their plans to commit a robbery.
The police obtained a warrant to conduct a wiretap on the suspect's phone to gather evidence for the investigation.
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