dicking
v.— «The group complains that the practice of “dicking”—terrorist surveillance of the homes and movements of serving or retired members of the security forces, to keep them as potential targets—remains widespread.» —“Ulster victims’ story `suppressed’” by David Sharrock Daily Telegraph (United Kingdom) June 21, 2001. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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