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illegal entry, esp. as authorized by an agency of the federal government to gather criminal evidence, install listening devices, etc.[1970-75]
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Universalium. 2010.
bag job
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black-bag job — Informal. surreptitious or illegal entry or activity by government agents seeking incriminating evidence. [1970 75, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
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