Surveillance

[sə'veɪl(ə)ns;-'veɪəns] or [sɝ'veləns]

(noun.) close observation of a person or group (usually by the police).

Checked by Alden--From WordNet

(n.) Oversight; watch; inspection; supervision.

Editor: Upton

n. [Fr.] Superintendence, inspection, oversight, supervision, care, charge, control, direction, management.

Typed by Brandon

n. a being vigilant or watchful: inspection.—adj. Surveill′ant.

Edited by Hugh

Mr. Moore, you shall be under surveillance. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
Surveillance, espionage,--these were her watchwords. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
Surveillance must work the whole cure. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
She was of little use as far as communication of knowledge went, but for strict surveillance and maintenance of rules she was invaluable. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.

Checker: Melanie