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racketeering

/ˌrækɪˈtɪrɪŋ/ /ˌrækɪˈtiərɪŋ/
noun
GeneralCriminal Law
  1. 1 haraç toplama
  2. 2 organize suç, şantaj

Definition (English)

  1. The illegal business of obtaining money by threats or force, often by a criminal organization.
  2. Using crime to gain money or power, especially through threats or violence.

Example Sentences

  1. He was arrested for racketeering and extortion.
    Haraç toplama ve şantajdan tutuklandı.
  2. The investigation focused on the group's racketeering activities.
    Soruşturma grubun organize suç faaliyetlerine odaklandı.

Synonyms

extortionblackmailillegal businessorganized crimeprotection racketcriminal activityfraud

Collocations

racketeering chargesracketeering activityracketeering caseracketeering investigationracketeering schemeracketeering offense

Related Words

crimegangmafiaillegal moneythreatsviolence