human trafficking

American  

noun

1. the illegal practice of procuring or trading in human beings for the purpose of prostitution, forced labor, or other forms of exploitation.

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Etymology

Origin of human trafficking

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Cooperating with federal partners is essential to tasks including combating “human trafficking on Figueroa” and dismantling international theft rings, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Both men have previously denied any involvement with cyberscams or human trafficking.

From The Wall Street Journal

The embassy said it had assessed reports from about half of the workers and none of them had been identified as victims of human trafficking.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Cambodia applies zero tolerance toward online scams and human trafficking,” he said in a statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Human trafficking was rampant in the Black Sea region between 1200 and 1500.

From The Wall Street Journal