Advertisement
Advertisement
phone hacking
noun
- an act or instance of gaining access to a phone's voicemail, email, text messages, etc., without authorization from the phone's owner.
Discover More
Other Words From
- phone hacker noun
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of phone hacking1
Discover More
Example Sentences
Once Rebekah Brooks had been cleared of phone hacking charges, Watson suggested that she could help lead the charge.
When Rupert Murdoch flew into London as the phone-hacking allegations exploded in 2011, he was asked for his top priority.
The phone hacking scandal first came to light as a result of royal phone hacking.
The jury at the phone hacking trial in London hears that Princess Diana sought allies to ‘take on’ Prince Charles in the media.
Meanwhile, the jury also heard a tap recording that Clive Goodman made after he was arrested for phone hacking in 2006.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[gal-uh-maw-free ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse