back channel

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1. back channel - Noun

2. back channel - Adjective

3. back channel - Verb

Meaning

an alternative to the regular channels of communication that is used when agreements must be made secretly (especially in diplomacy or government)

via a back channel

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back-channel

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Examples

they negotiated via a back channel Source: Internet

the failure of back-channel negotiations Source: Internet

According to him, the girls were released in the wee hours of Wednesday through back-channel efforts and with the help of some friends of the country. Source: Internet

After nearly two years of suspension, back-channel talks with President Macapagal-Arroyo resumed last year followed by formal talks early this year. Source: Internet

Murdoch was also grilled over his media empire's back-channel lobbying of the British government, and said he learned of the existence of one of the key lobbyists only "a few months ago." Source: Internet

Representatives of the government and the rebels had been holding back-channel discussions on going back to the negotiating table, after Duterte walked away from the talks in November 2017. Source: Internet

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