/ˈtæpɪŋ/ – verb
Definition: cài đặt (trong nhà) các thiết bị nghe lén, mắc thiết bị chuyên dụng (vào đường dây điện thoại) để nghe lén, việc nghe lén bằng thiết bị chuyên dụng.
A more thorough explanation: In a legal context, “tapping” refers to the act of secretly intercepting and monitoring communications, such as phone calls or electronic messages, without the knowledge or consent of the parties involved. This practice is often regulated by laws and may require authorization from a court or other legal authority.
Example: The police obtained evidence by tapping the suspect’s phone calls.