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protection racket

/prəˈtɛkʃən ˈrækɪt/ /prəˈtɛkʃən ˈrækɪt/
noun
GeneralCriminal Law
  1. 1 koruma haracı
  2. 2 haraç

Definition (English)

  1. A criminal scheme where people pay money to avoid harm or damage.
  2. A business that demands payment for protection, but threatens harm if not paid.

Example Sentences

  1. The shopkeeper refused to pay the protection racket.
    Dükkan sahibi koruma haracını ödemeyi reddetti.
  2. They were victims of a protection racket.
    Koruma haracının kurbanı olmuşlardı.

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