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dirty trick

dirt·y trick


noun  (plural dirt·y tricks)
Definition:
 
unfair action: something unfair or dishonest that is done to gain an advantage



plural noun dirt·y tricks 
Definition:
 
1. unfair political tactics: tactics used in a political campaign to discredit an opponent in a way that is not completely fair or honest

2. spy tactics: secret activities carried out by the spies of one government in order to disrupt or destroy the internal functioning of another nation ( informal )

3. commercial espionage: the activity of stealing secret products or processes from one company and selling them to rival companies ( informal )

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