racketeering
noun
rack·e·teer·ing
ˌra-kə-ˈtir-iŋ
1
: the extortion of money or advantage by threat or force
2
: a pattern of illegal activity (as extortion and murder) that is carried out in furtherance of an enterprise (as a criminal syndicate) which is owned or controlled by those engaged in such activity see also Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act compare organized crime
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“Racketeering.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/racketeering. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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