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Clandestine

Definition

(formal) Secret or hidden, often because it is not officially approved or is against the law; done secretly or covertly, often to avoid detection or publicity. Typically used in contexts of espionage, crime, or illicit activities.

Example Sentences

1The clandestine meeting between the two leaders was only revealed years later through declassified documents.
2Is it morally justifiable to engage in clandestine operations if the goal is to prevent a greater evil?
3The company was accused of using clandestine tactics to gather information about its competitors.
4Avoid using clandestine language in your academic writing; state your thesis clearly and transparently.
5There is a long history of clandestine resistance movements using coded messages and secret networks to evade detection.

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