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racketeering

/ˌrækɪˈtɪrɪŋ/ /ˌrækəˈtɪrɪŋ/

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verb

Se livrer au racket, pratiquer des activités criminelles

To carry out illegal business activities or criminal schemes.

Examples :

"The gang was racketeering by forcing local businesses to pay them protection money. "

Le gang se livrait au racket en forçant les entreprises locales à leur verser de l'argent pour leur protection.

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verb

Se livrer au racket, pratiquer l'extorsion de fonds

To commit crimes systematically as part of a criminal organization.

Examples :

"The gang was racketeering by forcing local businesses to pay them protection money, or face vandalism and violence. "

Le gang se livrait au racket en forçant les entreprises locales à leur verser de l'argent pour leur protection, sous peine de vandalisme et de violence.

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noun

Trafic, racket

The criminal action of being involved in a racket.

Examples :

"The construction company faced charges of racketeering after it was discovered they were forcing competitors out of business through threats and illegal deals. "

L'entreprise de construction a été accusée de racket après qu'il a été découvert qu'elle forçait ses concurrents à cesser leurs activités par des menaces et des accords illégaux.

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