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Espionage

/ˈɛspiənɑdʒ/
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(noun) The act or process of learning secret information through clandestine means.

Tom wasn't put in jail for espionage.
The suspect committed an act of industrial espionage.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The spy was arrested and charged with ____ after stealing secret military plans.

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