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The meaning of "enhanced interrogation techniques"
"
Enhanced interrogation techniques
"
Meaning:
Euphemism for torture.
Example:
The CIA might call water-boarding an enhanced interrogation technique - most people call it torture.
Where did it originate?:
USA,
late 20th century.
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