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racketeering

American

[rak-i-teer-ing] / ˌræk ɪˈtɪər ɪŋ /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

antiracketeering adjective

Etymology

Origin of racketeering

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

Example Sentences

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The DOJ shut down over 60 union corruption and labor racketeering cases, 2.5 times the number in Trump’s first term.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

In the years since, the musicians presented a united front as Young Thug faced a lengthy and high-profile federal racketeering trial that lasted from November 2023 to December 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

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 • Nov. 26, 2025

Ex-NXIVM member Allison Mack, who pleaded guilty to racketeering charges in 2021, addresses her role in the ‘sex cult’ and life after prison in new podcast ‘Allison after NXIVM.’

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

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

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

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