racketeering

• Существительное, обозначающее занятие нечестной или незаконной деловой схемой, часто связанной с организованной преступностью, с целью получения денег.

A noun referring to the act of engaging in a dishonest or illegal business scheme, often involving organized crime, to make money.

uncountable

1. C1formallegal

   The act of engaging in a dishonest and illegal business scheme, often involving extortion, fraud, or coercion.

   Рэкет

   • The mob boss was convicted of racketeering and money laundering.
   • Racketeering charges were filed against the company for running a fraudulent investment scheme.
   • The investigation uncovered a vast racketeering network operating across state lines.

   Synonymsextortionfraudracketshakedown

• Глагол, означающий заниматься или управлять нечестной или незаконной деловой схемой, обычно включающей вымогательство или мошенничество.

A verb meaning to engage in or operate a dishonest or illegal business scheme, typically involving extortion or fraud.

1. Engage in illegal businessC1formal

   To operate or participate in a dishonest or illegal business scheme, often involving threats or fraud.

   Заниматься незаконным бизнесом

   • The gang was known to racketeer in the construction industry.
   • He was arrested for racketeering across state lines.
   • They used the company as a front to racketeer money from investors.

   Synonymsblackmailextortfleecehustleswindle