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Phone Tap

/foʊn tæp/noun
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A phone tap refers to the covert interception of telephone communications, often used by authorities for surveillance or investigation purposes. In today's digital age, it extends to monitoring calls, texts, and data over networks, sparking debates about privacy rights and ethical boundaries. This practice requires legal authorization in most democracies to balance security needs with individual freedoms.

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