organized crime
noun/ˌɔːɡənaɪzd ˈkraɪm/
/ˌɔːrɡənaɪzd ˈkraɪm/
(British English also organised crime)
[uncountable]- criminal activities that are planned and controlled by powerful groups on a large scale
- The new government is committed to tackling corruption and organized crime.
Extra ExamplesTopics Crime and punishmentc1- leading members of an organized crime syndicate
- There is a strong link between drugs and organized crime.
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