racketeering

[ rak-i-teer-ing ]

noun
  1. the practice of conducting or engaging in a racket, as extortion or bootlegging.

Origin of racketeering

1
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30; racketeer + -ing1

Other words from racketeering

  • an·ti·rack·e·teer·ing, adjective

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