Agent provocateur
Agent provocateur
Agent provocateur (/ˌɑːʒɒ̃ prɒvɒkəˈtɜːr/; French: [aʒɑ̃ pʁɔvɔkatœʁ]) is a term derived from the French language, which translates to "inciting agent".
Etymology
The term "agent provocateur" is French, with "agent" meaning "agent" or "representative", and "provocateur" meaning "provoker". This term was first used in 1877, during the French Third Republic, to describe individuals who would incite others to commit illegal activities.
Definition
An Agent provocateur is a person who induces others to break the law so that they can be convicted. These individuals may be employed by the police or other entities to discredit or harm another group, such as a peaceful protest or demonstration. The agent provocateur often encourages actions that the group would not normally undertake, leading to legal trouble or public disapproval.
Related Terms
- Entrapment: A practice whereby a law enforcement agent induces a person to commit a criminal offence that the person would have otherwise been unlikely to commit.
- Covert operation: An operation that is so planned and executed as to conceal the identity of or permit plausible denial by the sponsor.
- Sting operation: Deceptive operation designed to catch a person committing a crime.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Agent provocateur
- Wikipedia's article - Agent provocateur
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