Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
criminal-syndicate
noun
/ˈkrɪm.ɪ.nəl ˈsɪn.dɪ.keɪt/
Definition
A criminal syndicate is an organized group of individuals who work together to engage in illegal activities, typically for profit.
Examples
- The police have been cracking down on the local criminal syndicate that is involved in drug trafficking.
- Members of the criminal syndicate were arrested in a large raid last night.
- The government’s efforts to dismantle the criminal syndicate proved to be a challenging task.
Meaning
The term refers to a structured organization that is involved in various forms of crime, often with a focus on ongoing criminal enterprises.
Synonyms
- Crime ring
- Organized crime group
- Mob
- Gang
