rake-off

• Nom désignant une part ou un pourcentage prélevé sur un profit, un gain ou une récolte, généralement perçu par un opérateur, un organisateur ou un gangster comme commission ou part illégale.

A noun referring to a share or percentage of profits, winnings, or loot, typically taken by an operator, organizer, or gangster as a commission or illicit cut.

1. Illicit or excessive commissionC1informal

   A share of profits or winnings, often taken secretly or illegally, especially in gambling or shady business deals.

   Commission illicite ou excessive

   • The mob boss demanded a rake-off from every gambling operation in the city.
   • The corrupt official took a rake-off from the construction contracts.
   • He was arrested for accepting a rake-off from the illegal betting ring.

   Synonymesbribecommissioncutgraftkickbackpayoffpercentage