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Meaning of organized crime

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

organized crime

noun

Definitions

  1. A large criminal organization, or a group of such organizations, that deals in illegal goods and services.

    Example: Organized crime is largely responsible for the nation’s illicit drug trafficking.

  2. The crimes perpetrated by those organizations.

    Example: Organized crime has dramatically increased in our neighbourhood.