infiltration

Infiltration refers to the process of gaining access to a place or organization to gather information, influence, or disrupt operations, often without detection. This can occur in various contexts, such as espionage, where spies embed themselves within groups to collect secrets, or in military strategies, where forces may secretly enter enemy territory. Infiltration can also apply to environmental science, where it describes how water seeps into soil. Overall, it involves stealthy entry and integration into a system with specific objectives, often leveraging secrecy and subtlety to achieve goals.