BUGGING

bugging, n. A form of electronic surveillance by which conversations may be electronically intercepted, overheard, or recorded, usu. covertly; eavesdropping by electronic means. See EAVESDROPPING; WIRETAPPING. [Cases: Telecommunications 494. C.J.S. Telegraphs, Telephones, Radio, and Television §§ 247–249, 254, 264–265.]