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BACK-CHANNEL

\bˈakt͡ʃˈanə͡l], \bˈakt‍ʃˈanə‍l], \b_ˈa_k_tʃ_ˈa_n_əl]\

Definitions of BACK-CHANNEL

2006 - WordNet 3.0

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an alternative to the regular channels of communication that is used when agreements must be made secretly (especially in diplomacy or government); "they negotiated via a back channel"
via a back channel; "thefailure of back-channel negotiations"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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