back channel
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈbækˌtʃæn.əl/
Definition
A private or unofficial line of communication used to exchange information or negotiate without public scrutiny.
Examples
The two countries established a back channel to discuss the hostage release quietly.
News of the agreement leaked despite being handled through a strictly confidential back channel.
They used a back channel to resolve the dispute before it escalated into a formal lawsuit.
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