witting
Example Sentences
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An agent is a paid and witting spy; he formally, sometimes covertly, works for a foreign government.
From Slate • Sep. 4, 2025
“I can’t but think of partial replacements as immoral because they involve a witting decision by government agencies to leave residents at continued risk of exposure,” said Lambrinidou.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2023
An intelligence organization — whether it is Russian, Iranian or American — looks at potential agent candidates, who can be witting or unwitting, with three key factors in mind: access, vulnerabilities and motivation.
From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2020
A witting asset is a person or entity who knows that there is a foreign power working in their interest.
From Salon • May 22, 2019
"And where is your lord?" saith Perceval, "Can you give me witting?"
From The High History of the Holy Graal by Evans, Sebastian
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
