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racketeering in Portuguese

racketeering in Portuguese is extorsão — racketeering means the crime of operating an illegal, organized scheme for profit, especially through extortion, fraud, or other repeated illegal activity.

racketeering in Portuguese

extorsão
noun
The criminal action of being involved in a racket; especially, directing it.

What does "racketeering" mean?

  1. noun The crime of operating an illegal, organized scheme for profit, especially through extortion, fraud, or other repeated illegal activity.
    "The mob boss was convicted of racketeering and tax evasion."
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racketeering in a sentence

  • The mob boss was convicted of racketeering and tax evasion.
  • Federal racketeering laws let prosecutors target entire criminal organizations, not just individuals.

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What is "racketeering" in Portuguese?

"racketeering" in Portuguese is extorsão. racketeering means: The crime of operating an illegal, organized scheme for profit, especially through extortion, fraud, or other repeated illegal activity.

How do you use "racketeering" in a sentence?

Example: "The mob boss was convicted of racketeering and tax evasion." In Portuguese, "racketeering" is extorsão.

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