logic bomb (n)
slag code (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 10
def a set of instructions inserted into a program that are designed to execute (or `explode') if a particular condition is satisfied
def when exploded it may delete or corrupt data, or print a spurious message, or have other harmful effects
examples a disgruntled employee planted a logic bomb
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Hypernym malevolent program
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Hyponym malevolent program

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