1. An alternative to the regular channels of communication that is used when agreements must be made secretly (especially in diplomacy or government)
   "they negotiated via a back channel"

1. Via a back channel
   "the failure of back-channel negotiations"

Derived forms: back channels

Type of: channel, communication channel, line

Encyclopedia: Back channel

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