infiltration

Definition

The art of sneaking into places or organizations where you definitely weren't invited, whether that's a spy entering enemy territory or water seeping into your basement. In military and intelligence work, it's covert entry with purpose; in construction, it's why you need a sump pump.

Example Usage

The infiltration of the competitor's conference was successful—our sales rep grabbed three free lunches and a tote bag without being detected.

Source: Military terminology via dictionary

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