access

access

In counterintelligence and intelligence use,

a. a way or means of approach to identify a target;

or

b. exploitable proximity to or ability to approach an individual, facility, or information that enables target to carry out the intended mission.

(JP 2-01.2)

Source:
DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
March 2017 - page 5

https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf

Ac*cess" [F. acces, L. accessus, fr. accedere. See Accede.]

1.

A coming to, or near approach; admittance; admission; accessibility; as, to gain access to a prince.

I did repel his letters, and denied His access to me. Shak.

2.

The means, place, or way by which a thing may be approached; passage way; as, the access is by a neck of land.

Milton.

3.

Admission to sexual intercourse.

During coverture, access of the husband shall be presumed, unless the contrary be shown. Blackstone.

4.

Increase by something added; addition; as, an access of territory. [In this sense accession is more generally used.]

I, from the influence of thy looks, receive Access in every virtue. Milton.

5.

An onset, attack, or fit of disease.

The first access looked like an apoplexy. Burnet.

6.

A paroxysm; a fit of passion; an outburst; as, an access of fury.

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