industrial espionage

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage.
  2. Spying by an employer on labor union activities of employees and on labor unions.
  3. Spying on industrial activities for military advantage.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl ˈɛspiəˌnɑːʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-industrial espionage.wav

Word forms

industrial espionage

Etymology

From industrial + espionage.

Related words

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