back channel (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def an alternative to the regular channels of communication that is used when agreements must be made secretly (especially in diplomacy or government)
examples they negotiated via a back channel
Outgoing links
Hypernym channel, communication channel, line
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) back-channel → back channel
Hyponym channel, communication channel, line

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