What does "Wiretap" mean?

secret listening device

"Wiretap" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

This case needs informants, it needs long-term surveillance and eventually, a Title 3 wiretap.

— The Wire S1E2

You answer that phone and Schrader's on the other end of the line with a legal wire tap recording everything you say

— Breaking Bad S5E10

Vanessa, I'm gonna need that wiretap after all.

— Suits S1E9

All right, what are we talking, surveillance, wire-tapping?

— The Office S9E8

We want you to confirm information we have... ...through informants and wiretap that you were allowed to profit...

— The Sopranos S1E13

"Wiretap" in TV shows & movies

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