### Question
What is the definition of counterintelligence?


### Answer
The definition of **counterintelligence** is as follows in *50 U.S.C. § 401a*:

> information gathered and activities conducted to protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, sabotage, or assassinations conducted by or on behalf of foreign governments or elements thereof, foreign organizations, or foreign persons, or international terrorist activities

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 401a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY**

