espionage

US /ˈes.pi.ə.nɑːʒ/
UK /ˈes.pi.ə.nɑːʒ/
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spionage

the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information

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The government was accused of engaging in espionage against its own citizens.
De regering werd beschuldigd van spionage tegen haar eigen burgers.
Industrial espionage is a serious threat to businesses.
Industriële spionage is een ernstige bedreiging voor bedrijven.