racketeering
[ rak-i-teer-ing ]
/ ˌræk ɪˈtɪər ɪŋ /
noun
the practice of conducting or engaging in a racket, as extortion or bootlegging.
OTHER WORDS FROM racketeering
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Definition for racketeering (2 of 2)
racketeer
[ rak-i-teer ]
/ ˌræk ɪˈtɪər /
noun
a person engaged in a racket.
verb (used without object)
to engage in a racket.
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British Dictionary definitions for racketeering
racketeer
/ (ˌrækɪˈtɪə) /
noun
a person engaged in illegal enterprises for profit
verb
(intr)
to operate a racket