GRE Word List

ESPIONAGE

the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company

The meaning of the word espionage is the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company.

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