White anting

White anting

White-anting is an Australian term for the process of internal erosion of a foundation. It is often used in reference to groups such as political parties or organisations where information from group insiders is 'leaked' or used to undermine the goals of the group. The Macquarie Dictionary says the verb "to white-ant" means "to subvert or undermine from within".

The term is derived from the action of termites (white ants) eating the inside of wooden building foundations, often leaving no outward evidence, until the structure crumbles.

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* [http://www.abc.net.au/newsradio/txt/s1749419.htm ABC NewsRadio Definition]
* [http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=white-ant Urban Dictionary]


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