racketeering

[rak-i-teer-ing]

noun

1. the practice of conducting or engaging in a racket, as extortion or bootlegging.

Other Word Forms

• antiracketeering adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of racketeering¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; racketeer + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

During the trial, jurors heard from three women, his two former girlfriends and a personal assistant, who described a culture within the empire that prosecutors likened to a mob-style racketeering operation.

From Los Angeles Times

Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are taking legal action to snuff out accusations that they are the subjects of a federal criminal racketeering investigation — claims publicized by the former’s ex-boyfriend Ray J.

From Los Angeles Times

Four reputed members of a small North Hollywood gang, the Vanowen Street Locos, were charged with murder for hire and racketeering.

From Los Angeles Times

After seven years of litigation, hearings and the trial of a co-defendant — Landa-Rodriguez’s former lawyer — Landa-Rodriguez pleaded guilty to racketeering in March.

From Los Angeles Times

Combs' acquittal on the most serious charge of racketeering will likely be seen as a big win by his legal team.

From BBC