racketeering

[ rak-i-teer-ing ]

noun

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

Other Words From

• anti·racke·teering adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of racketeering¹

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

Example Sentences

His weapons charges have been tossed, and racketeering could be next.

From The Daily Beast

But that tenure ended when he was sent to prison for five years on a racketeering charge.

From The Daily Beast

In 2001, Edwards was found guilty on charges of racketeering and sentenced to ten years in Federal prison.

From The Daily Beast

It also says dues go toward paying a more than $15 million federal racketeering settlement.

From The Daily Beast

Whatever skills it takes to succeed in espionage or racketeering, I patently lack.

From The Daily Beast

It was a shame that he should be imprisoned when racketeering rats like Scorio went scot-free right here in New York.

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