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gangsterism

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gang⋅ster⋅ism

  [gang-stuh-riz-uhm]
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–noun
1. the methods or behavior of gangsters.
2. the use of tactics associated with gangsters, as intimidation or violence, in order to achieve something.
Origin:
1925–30, Americanism; gangster + -ism
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gang·ster   (gāng'stər)   
n.  

  1. A member of an organized group of criminals; a racketeer.

  2. A member of a gang of delinquents.

gang'ster·dom n., gang'ster·ism n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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