Meaning & use
racketeering
Organized criminal activity that runs illegal businesses or schemes, often involving extortion or fraud.
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The mob boss was convicted of racketeering after years of running an illegal gambling ring.
Federal prosecutors used racketeering charges to dismantle the entire criminal organization.
A note on using this word
In the U.S., racketeering is closely tied to the RICO Act, a law used to prosecute members of organized criminal enterprises.
Words with a similar meaning
extortionorganized crime
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