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Informant

usgb/ɪnˈfɔːrmənt/Volume
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Covert OperationsPlay
Used when someone secretly collects and shares information, often related to intelligence or law enforcement. SlideThe informant wore a wire to record the secret meeting.
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Legal ImplicationsPlay
Being an informant can have legal consequences or protections, depending on the information shared. SlideHe became a protected informant after exposing the corruption.
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Trust IssuesPlay
Informants are often viewed with suspicion or mistrust because they share information secretly. SlideThe thieves were caught, but the informant was never trusted again.