Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
black-site
noun
/ˈblak saɪt/
Definition
A clandestine location used for the interrogation or detention of individuals, typically outside the boundaries of conventional legal oversight.
Examples
- The government operates several black-sites for national security purposes.
- Reports of human rights abuses at black-sites have sparked global outrage.
- Many activists believe that black-sites violate both domestic and international laws.
Meaning
Black-sites are secret facilities where individuals are often held without due process and may be subjected to harsh interrogation techniques.
Synonyms
- secret facility
- covert detention center
- undisclosed location
