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/*r'-kop/ ("IRC" + "op", but with the,presumably intentional, alternate analysis "IRC" + "cop")Someone who is endowed with privileges on IRC, not limitedto a particular channel. These privileges include channelop privileges in any channel, but also notably include theability to disconnect a user from the IRC network.Ircops are generally people who are in charge of the IRCserver at their particular site. Compare op.