counterespionage

[ koun-ter-es-pee-uh-nahzh, -nij ]

noun

1. the detection and frustration of enemy espionage.

counterespionage

/ ˌkaʊntərˈɛspɪəˌnɑːʒ /

noun

1. activities designed to detect and counteract enemy espionage

Word History and Origins

Origin of counterespionage¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; counter- + espionage

Example Sentences

China revised its already sweeping counterespionage law last year to expand the definition of spying and has warned repeatedly in recent months about the dangers of interactions with foreigners.

From New York Times

Changes to China’s counterespionage laws have also broadened the law’s already sweeping definition of what constitutes spying.

From New York Times

FBI Director Christopher Wray said this week that the bureau is using artificial intelligence to boost its counterespionage efforts against Chinese hackers.

From Washington Times

Raimondo has said U.S. firms faced new challenges, among them unexplained large fines, raids on businesses and changes to a counterespionage law.

From Reuters

American companies are worried about long-running issues like intellectual property theft, as well as newer developments like raids on businesses, a counterespionage law and exorbitant fines that come without explanations.

From New York Times