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Definitions used across intelligence literacy, evidence, oversight, influence, identity, mental health, personas, and game mechanics. A definition explains site usage; it does not replace jurisdiction-specific law or individual clinical assessment.

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PSYOPS terminology and evidence

Active measures

A Soviet and later analytical term for covert or deniable political-influence activities such as forgeries, fronts, and disinformation; the exact Russian term and historical period should be preserved.

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Influence

disinformation

False or misleading information intentionally used to deceive. Intent is often difficult to establish and must not be assumed from error alone.

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PSYOPS terminology and evidence

Information disorder

An umbrella framework distinguishing misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation; categories depend partly on falsity and intent.

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