racketeering
noun/ræˌkɪˈtɪrɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #14,797 most common English word
Meaning
The practice of operating or participating in a dishonest scheme or organized crime for profit.
Example sentence
Several gang members were arrested for racketeering after investigators uncovered their illegal protection scheme.
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