counterespionage

counterespionage
/kown'teuhr es"pee euh nahzh', -nij/, n.
the detection and frustration of enemy espionage.
[1895-1900; COUNTER- + ESPIONAGE]

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      espionage directed toward detecting and thwarting enemy espionage. See intelligence (in government operations).

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