Time Quote by Jeffery Deaver
““Every case I worked is closed. All the principals were either abducted and resettled . . . or zeroed,” she said, using a verb that I’d heard from time to time if my principal was in a similar line of work. It had become popular among the Mossad. They liked to use shorthand they thought was American. Zero””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Zeroes, Jeffery Deaver, 2009
A secretive organization uses the term “zero” as shorthand for eliminating targets, reflecting covert operations.
In simple terms: “Zero” means a target is eliminated.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of covert language.
Themes
espionage
language
secrecy
terrorism
military
Mood
tense
dark
Type
thriller
crime
When to use this quote
- intelligence work
- military operations
- law enforcement
Key Concepts
politics
communication
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape perception of violence?
- What are the ethics of covert terminology?
A Different Perspective
The term can obscure moral accountability.
