racketeering
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Noun — The crime of operating an illegal, organized scheme for profit, especially through extortion, fraud, or other repeated illegal activity.
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Etymology
Coined in Chicago in the late 1920s to describe organized crime's grip on labor unions and businesses, from "racket" in the sense of a criminal scheme.
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What does “racketeering” mean?
The word “racketeering” means the crime of operating an illegal, organized scheme for profit, especially through extortion, fraud, or other repeated illegal activity. In plain terms, running an organized criminal enterprise for profit — the crime targeted by laws like the US RICO Act.
How do you use “racketeering” in a sentence?
Here is “racketeering” used in a sentence: “The mob boss was convicted of racketeering and tax evasion.”
What part of speech is “racketeering”?
“Racketeering” is a noun.
Where does the word “racketeering” come from?
The word “racketeering” dates back to around 1920. Coined in Chicago in the late 1920s to describe organized crime's grip on labor unions and businesses, from "racket" in the sense of a criminal scheme.