trafficking
Americannoun
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the practice of dealing or trading in a commodity or service, often an illegal one.
drug trafficking.
Etymology
Origin of trafficking
First recorded in 1530–40; traffic ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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It says the changes are intended to protect people facing "extreme and oppressive" discrimination and to prevent exploitation and trafficking.
From BBC
A group of victims of former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed say the government has offered them "no route for justice", as they repeated calls for their cases to be investigated as human trafficking.
From BBC
The government says the bill intends to "streamline" the existing framework, plug implementation gaps and better protect vulnerable groups by strengthening penalties for exploitation, forced identity and trafficking.
From Barron's
But as one of the oldest US federal judges -- born in 1933 -- some are unsure he is best suited to preside over what could be a prolonged trial for Maduro on drug trafficking charges.
From Barron's
According to Kenya's foreign ministry, the two countries will begin efforts to "thwart human trafficking, smuggling and illegal recruitment" to the Russian war effort.
From BBC
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