spy cops

A form of spy cop — An undercover police officer tasked with infiltrating a politically active group which is deemed to pose a risk of criminal activity, so as to allow the police to monitor the group's activities on an ongoing basis.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of spy cop
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APA

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MLA

“spy cops.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spy%20cops. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “spy cops,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spy%20cops.

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