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racketeer

rack·et·eer [ ràkə tr ]


noun  (plural rack·et·eers)
Definition:
 
criminal plotter: somebody who profits from illegal activities such as bribery, fraud, or intimidation



intransitive verb  (past and past participle rack·et·eered, present participle rack·et·eer·ing, 3rd person present singular rack·et·eers)
Definition:
 
run criminal racket: to make money from illegal activities, or operate a racket


rack·et·eer·ing noun
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