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racketeering
noun[ U ]
disapprovinguk /ˌræk.əˈtɪə.rɪŋ/ us /ˌræk.əˈtɪr.ɪŋ/
making money from a dishonest or illegal activity: 勒索；诈骗；敲诈
They have been accused of racketeering.他们被指控从事非法勾当获取暴利。
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racketeer
racketeering | American Dictionary
racketeering
noun[ U ]
us/ˌræk·ɪˈtɪər·ɪŋ/
the act or practice of making money through dishonest or illegal activities:
He now faces 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy and racketeering charges.
racketeering | Business English
racketeering
noun[ U ]
uk /ˌrækəˈtɪərɪŋ/us
the practice of making money from organized illegal activities:
In June, the government indicted him on 16 counts of racketeering, bribery, fraud and obstruction of justice.
They took part in racketeering activity which included money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud.
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