coun|ter|in|tel|li|gence

coun|ter|in|tel|li|gence
coun|ter|in|tel|li|gence «KOWN tuhr ihn TEHL uh juhns», noun.
the system or activity of counteracting the intelligence or spy activities of an enemy. Counterintelligence is generally carried on by a specially designated section of an army.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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