Noun. 1. psyop-military actions designed to influence the perceptions and attitudes of individuals, groups, and foreign governments. psychological operation. military operation, operation-activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign); it was a joint operation of the navy and air force.
in the 17 or 1800's a tax came out which everyone, except paupers, were legally bound to pay. If you were a 'pauper' (someone without means and very poor), you were exempt. Many people registered themselves as paupers.
An impoverished person who is supported at public expense; an indigent litigant who is permitted to sue or defend without paying costs; an impoverished criminal defendant who has a right to receive legal services without charge. PAUPER. One so poor that he must be supported at the public expense.