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foreign agent

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun foreign agent has 1 sense
  1. foreign agent - a spy for a foreign country
    --1 is a kind of
    spy, undercover agent

Definitions from the Web

Term: Foreign Agent

Noun (General):

A foreign agent refers to an individual or organization acting on behalf of a foreign country or entity, typically engaging in espionage, intelligence gathering, or promoting foreign interests.

Example Sentence:

The government arrested several foreign agents who were involved in leaking confidential information.

Noun (Legal):

In legal terms, a foreign agent is an individual or organization that acts as a representative or intermediary for a foreign government, providing services or lobbying activities for the benefit of that government.

Example Sentence:

The company hired a law firm to register as a foreign agent and assist in navigating the legal requirements.

Adjective (Popular):

In popular usage, a foreign agent describes an exotic or mysterious individual coming from or representing a different country or culture.

Example Sentence:

The new restaurant in town offers foreign agents delicious dishes from various cuisines.

Adjective (Local):

In the context of local affairs, a foreign agent denotes an outside organization or person involved in local affairs, typically to influence or manipulate the outcomes.

Example Sentence:

The protesters accused the company of being a foreign agent mediating in the local elections.

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