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

Uber has poured fuel on the fire with federal racketeering lawsuits targeting both Downtown LA Law Group, or DTLA, and Jacob Emrani, two prominent personal injury law offices in Southern California.

From Los Angeles Times

Uber’s bete noire on this issue is Downtown LA Law Group of Los Angeles, which Uber sued in federal court, accusing the firm of “racketeering” and “fraud.”

From Los Angeles Times

They claim that it amounted to a “pattern of racketeering,” and are seeking more than $12 million in damages plus attorneys fees.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sprawling racketeering case suffered a death by a thousand cuts - a judge tossed out several of the charges in 2024, and Willis was disqualified a few months later.

From BBC

Nania has yet to enter a plea to racketeering charges filed in federal court, and it wasn’t clear if he had a lawyer who could speak for him.

From Los Angeles Times