Secret Service

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Definition

Noun: 1. A government agency responsible for intelligence and protective security: Specifically, the United States Secret Service (USSS) is a federal law enforcement agency with two primary missions: protecting national leaders (such as the President) and investigating financial crimes (like counterfeiting). 2. (historical/general) Covert government operations: In a broader, often historical context, "secret service" can refer to any government department or unit engaged in intelligence, espionage, or covert activities.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (referring to the U.S. agency):
    • The Secret Service agents formed a protective perimeter around the visiting dignitary.
    • Before joining the President's detail, she worked for the Secret Service investigating cyber fraud.
  • Noun (in a general/historical sense):
    • The novel's plot involves a spy working for the king's secret service.
Advanced Usage
  • "Secret Service" as a proper noun: When capitalized, it almost exclusively refers to the United States Secret Service. It is often preceded by "the" and "U.S."
    • He had a long career with the U.S. Secret Service.
Variants and Related Words
  • Secret serviceman / Secret servicewoman (n): A dated or informal term for an agent of the Secret Service.
    • The secret serviceman was discreet but always alert.
Synonyms
  • Protective service: Emphasizes the guard and protection role.
  • Security detail: Specifically refers to the team assigned to protect a person.
  • Intelligence agency: Emphasizes the information-gathering role (more general).
Related Phrases
  • Secret Service agent (n): The standard term for an officer or employee of the U.S. Secret Service.
    • A Secret Service agent checked his credentials.
  • Secret Service protection (n): The act or system of being guarded by the Secret Service.
    • The candidate was placed under Secret Service protection.
Noun
  1. the United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors; detects and apprehends counterfeiters; suppresses forgery of government securities and documents

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