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wiretap

3 definitions • 5 examples

1

to secretly listen to people by connecting a listening device to their telephone, or to attach a listening device to a telephone for this purpose:

Examples:

The police chief was accused of illegally wiretapping politicians, government officials, and journalists.

We have laws to protect us from people wiretapping our phones.

2

a device secretly attached to a telephone for listening to people's telephone conversations:

Examples:

The government put a wiretap on his phone.

Legally placing a bug or wiretap is a complicated process for federal authorities.

3

to secretly listen to people by connecting a listening device to their telephone, or to attach a listening device to a telephone for this purpose:

Examples:

[ T ] The court gave permission to have his phone wiretapped to gather evidence.

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