es·pi·o·nage 
/ˈɛspijəˌnɑ:ʒ/ noun
/ˈɛspijəˌnɑ:ʒ/ noun [noncount] : the things that are done to find out secrets from enemies or competitors : the activity of spying
▪ He was charged with several counts of espionage. ▪ international/industrial espionage ▪ an espionage novel/thriller
▪ He was charged with several counts of espionage. ▪ international/industrial espionage ▪ an espionage novel/thriller
