Back channel
Back channel noun - An alternative to the regular channels of communication that is used when agreements must be made secretly (especially in diplomacy or government).
Usage example: they negotiated via a back channel
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Synonyms for Back channel
Channel and back channel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Channel" instead a noun phrase "Back channel".
Channel
Channel noun - An open man-made passageway for water.
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Synonyms for Channel
Back channel and channel are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Back channel" with "Channel", this terms are similar.
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