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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The agency has urged stronger international cooperation to dismantle smuggling and trafficking networks, alongside the creation of safe and legal migration pathways to reduce deaths at sea.
From BBC
With Maduro standing trial on drug trafficking charges in New York, Guanipa's son appeared sceptical a few days after the interim government announced its "goodwill gesture".
From BBC
Díaz-Canel said bilateral discussions have usually included topics such as migration, security, drug trafficking and terrorism.
Lithuanian prosecutors launched a human trafficking investigation on Tuesday after prominent Lithuanians were named in the files.
From Salon
Earlier, prosecutors told AFP that 33 arrest warrants had been issued over a suspected toxic-waste trafficking network, including customs agents and employees of the National Environment Agency.
From Barron's
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