Legal Definitions - undercover agent

Definition: An agent who does not disclose their role as an agent, especially a police officer who gathers evidence of criminal activity without disclosing their identity to the suspect.

Example: A police officer who poses as a drug dealer to gather evidence against a drug ring is an undercover agent.

Explanation: An undercover agent is someone who works secretly to gather information or evidence. They do not reveal their true identity or purpose to the people they are investigating. In the example given, the police officer is pretending to be a drug dealer to gain the trust of the suspects and gather evidence against them. This type of work can be dangerous and requires a lot of skill and training.