Wire-tapping
An electronic surveillance device which secretly records conversations held over a phone line. It is usually only allowed with the permission of a judge and if it can be shown to be necessary for the solving of a serious crime.
(See also codicil and probate.) TOP Wire-tapping : An electronic surveillance device which secretly listens in and records conversations held over a phone line.
This surveillance device is not as effective as wire-tapping. Pendente lite Latin: during litigation.
Expanded Legal Definition of WillWire-tapping An electronic surveillance device which secretly listens in and records conversations held over a phone line.
Pen register
An electronic surveillance device which attaches to a phone line and which registers every number dialed from a specific telephone. This surveillance device is not as effective as wire-tapping.
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District Court (1972) the Court rejected 8-0 Nixon's claim of presidential power to carry out electronic surveillance (wire-tapping) without a court warrant in order to investigate suspected subversive activities.
 See also: Witness, Wrong, Word, Without prejudice, Wrongful death
  
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