What is "operatives"

Usage examples of "operatives".

Moreover, its operatives tend to write their reports based on what they believe Saddam wants to hear.

Iraqi intelligence operatives conducting terrorist attacks would be the most effective means.

What little covert action capability the agency retained was now nearly all engaged in counterterrorism intelligence collection and a handful of operatives trying to keep track of Russian nuclear weapons.

Hugh Steeply spoke quietly, after a prolonged silence of both operatives alone with their thoughts, upon this mountain.