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Simple English definitions for legal terms
wiretap
Read a random definition: Griswold v. Connecticut (1965)
A quick definition of wiretap:
Term: Wiretap
Definition: A wiretap is a way to listen to or record someone's conversation using an electronic device. It's like secretly putting a microphone on someone to hear what they're saying. This is usually done by law enforcement with a court order to investigate a crime.
A more thorough explanation:
Wiretap
A wiretap is a way to listen in on a conversation or read a message by using an electronic device.
1. A police officer might use a wiretap to listen in on a suspect's phone calls to gather evidence for a case.
2. A hacker might use a wiretap to intercept and read someone's private messages.
A wiretap is a method of surveillance that involves using an electronic device to intercept and record conversations or messages. This can be done by tapping into a phone line, intercepting wireless signals, or accessing a computer network. The examples illustrate how wiretaps can be used for both legal and illegal purposes, and how they can be used to gather information for investigations or to invade someone's privacy.