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F.I.S.C.

F.I.S.C.

9.9
A secret federal court that allows the government to listen to or watch suspected spies
  • noun
  • /ˈɛf.aɪ.ɛs.si/
  • Formal
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  • The government must obtain approval from the F.I.S.C. before placing wiretaps on suspected foreign agents.

Examples

  • Legal challenges to the F.I.S.C. process sparked a national debate on privacy and surveillance.

  • The F.I.S.C. approved the warrant for surveillance.

  • Controversy arose when previously classified F.I.S.C. documents were released to the public.

  • Did the F.I.S.C. authorize the wiretap?

  • The government must obtain approval from the F.I.S.C. to conduct surveillance on suspected terrorists.

  • Controversy arose when previously classified F.I.S.C. documents were released to the public, raising questions about privacy.

  • Legal challenges to the F.I.S.C. process have led to significant discussions about surveillance laws in the United States.

Synonyms

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court
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  • Formal
1 9.1

A secret United States court that allows electronic monitoring and searches for foreign intelligence

is the abbreviated form made from initials used as the court's short name

Surface Forms

F.I.S.C. singular

Etymology

F.I.S.C. comes from the official name Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, created by the law FISA. The name parts mean 'foreign', 'intelligence', 'surveillance', and 'court', so F.I.S.C. is a secret federal court that approves searches and wiretaps for foreign intelligence.