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cartel

UK
/kɑːˈtɛl/
US
/kɑrˈtɛl/

Translations

cartelnoun
cartels
pl
UK
/kɑːˈtɛl/
US
/kɑrˈtɛl/
The drug cartel was responsible for smuggling large quantities of narcotics.
Наркокартель был ответственен за контрабанду больших количеств наркотиков.
Additional translations
альянс
консорциум
синдикат
Synonyms
trust
coalition
association
conglomerate
syndicate
carteladjective
more cartel
Comp.
most cartel
Super.
UK
/kɑːˈtɛl/
US
/kɑrˈtɛl/
Used attributively to describe something relating to or controlled by a cartel (e.g., "cartel activity").

Definitions

cartelnoun
An association of manufacturers or suppliers that maintains prices at a high level and restricts competition.
The oil cartel decided to cut production to keep prices stable.
A coalition or cooperative arrangement between political parties intended to promote a mutual interest.
The political cartel was formed to ensure the passage of the new legislation.
A large criminal organization that controls the production and distribution of an illegal commodity, especially narcotics, and often uses violence to maintain power.
The drug cartel expanded its territory into neighboring regions.
A ship employed under a flag of truce for the exchange of prisoners or carrying official communications during wartime.
The cartel sailed into the harbor to repatriate captured soldiers.
carteladjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or controlled by a cartel.
Cartel practices have been the focus of antitrust investigations.
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