secret intelligence
[/ˈsiːkrət ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/]
noun
inteligência secreta
1. Information gathered covertly by government agencies or military organizations about foreign powers, threats, or strategic matters
The agency relies on secret intelligence to prevent terrorist attacks.
A agência depende de inteligência secreta para prevenir ataques terroristas.
2. Classified information obtained through espionage, surveillance, or clandestine operations
Secret intelligence revealed the enemy's military movements.
A inteligência secreta revelou os movimentos militares do inimigo.
3. The work or operations of intelligence agencies dealing with classified matters
She worked in secret intelligence for the government.
Ela trabalhava em inteligência secreta para o governo.
In Brazil and the United States, 'secret intelligence' is associated with government agencies like the CIA, FBI, or ABIN (Agência Brasileira de Inteligência). The term carries significant weight in political discourse and is often referenced in discussions about national security. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, it may also be referred to as 'serviço de inteligência' or simply 'inteligência' in official documents.
NYC Slang
the intel on the down-low
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