### Question
How is the term counterintelligence defined?


### Answer
The term **counterintelligence** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 401a* as the following:

> 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**

