organized crime
"Organized crime" refers to highly structured criminal groups that operate with a high degree of coordination to achieve financial or material gain, often through illegal activities.
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Definition
B2General
(general)A structured group involved in illegal activities for financial gain, operating with coordination and planning.
Example
- The police are cracking down on organized crime in the city.
C1Law Enforcement
(technical, law)A continuing criminal enterprise engaged in a pattern of illegal activities such as extortion, drug trafficking, and money laundering, often with a hierarchical structure.
Example
- The FBI has launched an investigation into the organized crime syndicate.
C1Sociology
(academic)A network of individuals who collaborate to conduct illegal operations, typically involving violence and corruption, to achieve common goals.
Example
- Sociologists study the impact of organized crime on communities.