black operation

noun

A covert operation typically involving activities that are highly clandestine and outside of standard military protocol.

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Meanings

nounblack operation (plural black operations)

plural black operations

  1. A covert operation typically involving activities that are highly clandestine and outside of standard military protocol.

    Synonyms: black op

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA covert operation typically involving activities that are highly clandestine and outside of standard military protocol.

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