Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bootlegging

noun

/ˈbuːtˌlɛɡɪŋ/

Definition

The illegal production or distribution of goods, especially alcohol.

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.

Meaning

Bootlegging refers to the act of making or selling products, particularly alcoholic beverages, without legal permission or outside the bounds of regulations.