An agent who has the freedom to eliminate any threat he perceives in any manner he sees fit.

Usually such agents are covered by "plausible deniability" - the agent is told what his job is, but not through the normal chain of command, so that the orders are not recorded. This way, if the agent is captured or killed, the government who sent the agent can claim that he was a rogue agent, acting without official orders or permission.
by Macavity January 23, 2004
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One of the few true stealth games on the market. Popular, but still underrated really. Brought us something new for a change (Spy vs Merc multiplayer) and really fun co-op (Chaos Theory).
Casual gamers love to dispute over Splinter Cell and MGS. One popular argument being "he has 3 green lights on his head how can the dumb guards not see him?!". It is widely known that that is Sam's trademark, the guards don't actually see it. A better comparison might be Splinter Cell and Thief.
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The technical definition of being a splinter cell means working alone, being invisible, and using agility and wits to infiltrate enemy compounds to achieve your goals. A splinter cell also has the right to exercise the "Fifth Freedom" - vaguely described as ability to eliminate any threat as seen fit without question.
I am a splinter cell.
by Dave Hill October 22, 2003
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This Occurs when a local adolescent couple decides go go on a romantic stroll. They get into a steamy encounter on one of Rockaway Beach's Wooden Lifeguard Chairs. The chronic splinters resulting in this encounter are called 'Rockawa Splinters'
Dude 1: Hey dude, did you make out with that bitch last night?

Dude 2: Yeah, check out these Rockaway Splinters on my ass!

Dude 1: Wow! I'll help you take them out with my teeth.
by Woody Woodrow May 22, 2008
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A group of stag party participants who sneakily break away from the main group because they're too boring
This pub is shit, let form a splinter group and go to that lap dancing club around the corner
by The C-Dawg June 08, 2010
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