racketeering

American  

[rak-i-teer-ing] / ˌræk ɪˈtɪər ɪŋ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• antiracketeering adjective

Etymology

Origin of racketeering

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

Example Sentences

They were mostly in for white-collar crimes, money schemes, fraud and racketeering.

From Literature

A federal jury found Sean “Diddy” Combs not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering but the hip-hop mogul continues to face multiple lawsuits.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors laid out the case in an indictment, unsealed Thursday morning, charging seven suspected members and associates of the gang, including Gonzalez, 59, with racketeering and other charges.

From Los Angeles Times

Lam has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering, fraud and money laundering.

From Los Angeles Times

At the close of the Fresno trial, all three defendants were convicted of racketeering.

From Los Angeles Times