Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bootlegging
noun
/ˈbuːtˌlɛɡɪŋ/
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Definition
The illegal production or distribution of goods, especially alcohol.
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Examples
- During the Prohibition era in the United States, bootlegging became a common practice.
- He made a fortune through bootlegging whiskey during the 1920s.
- Authorities began cracking down on bootlegging operations in the city.
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Meaning
Bootlegging refers to the act of making or selling products, particularly alcoholic beverages, without legal permission or outside the bounds of regulations.
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Synonyms
- smuggling
- trafficking
- illicit trade