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MILITARY ESPIONAGE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- National and International Security
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- international espionage
1, record 1, English, international%20espionage
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- international spying 2, record 1, English, international%20spying
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
International espionage refers to the systematic gathering of intelligence between nations, often executed for military strategy purposes. 3, record 1, English, - international%20espionage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- espionnage international
1, record 1, French, espionnage%20international
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'espionnage international […] demeure un domaine juridiquement ambigu. Chaque État applique ses propres lois, et les questions de souveraineté priment sur toute coopération diplomatique en matière de renseignement. 2, record 1, French, - espionnage%20international
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'espionnage international désigne les activités secrètes menées entre États. 3, record 1, French, - espionnage%20international
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
espionnage international : désignation tirée du mini-lexique «Espionnage, trahison et haute trahison» et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 4, record 1, French, - espionnage%20international
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-07-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- National and International Security
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- foreign espionage
1, record 2, English, foreign%20espionage
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- foreign spying 2, record 2, English, foreign%20spying
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Foreign espionage refers to covert activities conducted by foreign states to fulfill their economic, security, or military priorities, which can result in lost jobs, reduced corporate and tax revenues, and diminished competitive and national advantages. 3, record 2, English, - foreign%20espionage
Record 2, Key term(s)
- foreign espionnage
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- espionnage étranger
1, record 2, French, espionnage%20%C3%A9tranger
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'espionnage étranger désigne les activités secrètes menées par des États étrangers visant à voler des secrets industriels et techniques et menacer la sécurité et la prospérité d'un pays. 2, record 2, French, - espionnage%20%C3%A9tranger
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
espionnage étranger : désignation tirée du mini-lexique «Espionnage, trahison et haute trahison» et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 3, record 2, French, - espionnage%20%C3%A9tranger
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- National and International Security
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- military espionage
1, record 3, English, military%20espionage
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- military spying 2, record 3, English, military%20spying
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Military espionage refers to the gathering of information related to a nation's defense capabilities, military plans, technologies, and strategic intentions. 3, record 3, English, - military%20espionage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of espionage is usually conducted by governments or intelligence agencies to assess a potential adversary's military strength and weaknesses. 3, record 3, English, - military%20espionage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The information obtained is used to formulate military strategies, gain tactical advantage, or prepare for future conflicts. 3, record 3, English, - military%20espionage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- espionnage militaire
1, record 3, French, espionnage%20militaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'espionnage militaire est celui qui se pratique entre États mais sans reconnaissance officielle. Il s'agit de méthodes de renseignements clandestines destinées à voler des informations très sensibles. Il peut s'agir de plans d'armes sophistiquées ou de machines de renseignements de pointes. 2, record 3, French, - espionnage%20militaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
espionnage militaire : désignation tirée du Mini-lexique de l'espionnage, de la trahison et de la haute trahison et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 3, record 3, French, - espionnage%20militaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2025-05-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- National and International Security
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- government espionage
1, record 4, English, government%20espionage
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- government spying 2, record 4, English, government%20spying
correct, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Government espionage is covert intelligence-gathering activities by one government against another to obtain political or military advantage. 3, record 4, English, - government%20espionage
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It can also include government(s) spying on corporate entities such as aeronautics firms, consulting firms, think tanks, or munition companies. 3, record 4, English, - government%20espionage
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- espionnage gouvernemental
1, record 4, French, espionnage%20gouvernemental
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'espionnage gouvernemental est la forme d'espionnage la plus répandue et la plus dangereuse pour les relations étrangères. 2, record 4, French, - espionnage%20gouvernemental
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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