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MI5

Pronunciation: /ɛmʌɪˈfʌɪv/

Definition of MI5
  • (in the UK) the governmental agency responsible for dealing with internal security and counter-intelligence on British territory. Formed in 1909, the agency was officially named the Security Service in 1964, but the name MI5 remains in popular use.

Origin:

from Military Intelligence section 5

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