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

It cautioned Ethiopians, particularly the youth, against the dangers of human trafficking driven by false promises.

From BBC

Worried about human trafficking, Hazeltine ultimately reached out to the FBI and said she was interviewed by an agent.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Cambodian government has had at times contradictory responses to accusations that their country is becoming a base for transnational cyberscams and human trafficking.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Passage has also highlighted links between homelessness and people being exploited in human trafficking and modern slavery.

From BBC

The Marseille prosecutor's office has opened around ten investigations that include a human trafficking component targeting drug networks, it told AFP.

From Barron's