racketeering
[ rak-i-teer-ing ]
/ ˌræk ɪˈtɪər ɪŋ /
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noun
the practice of conducting or engaging in a racket, as extortion or bootlegging.
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Nearby words
racket, racket amputation, racket press, racket-tail, racketeer, racketeering, rackets, rackett, rackety, rackham, rackham, arthur
Related formsan·ti·rack·e·teer·ing, adjective
Definition for racketeering (2 of 2)
racketeer
[ rak-i-teer ]
/ ˌræk ɪˈtɪər /
noun
a person engaged in a racket.
verb (used without object)
to engage in a racket.
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British Dictionary definitions for racketeering
racketeer
/ (ˌrækɪˈtɪə) /
noun
a person engaged in illegal enterprises for profit
verb
(intr) to operate a racket
Derived Formsracketeering, noun
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