contract agent

noun

A secret agent recruited by another agent, and having no direct contact with the agency.

Meanings

nouncontract agent (plural contract agents)

plural contract agents

  1. espionageA secret agent recruited by another agent, and having no direct contact with the agency.
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APA

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Chicago

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