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organized crime
This term describes a specific category of criminal activity characterized by a permanent, structured organization rather than opportunistic or random acts. It implies a professionalization of crime, where leadership, recruitment, and financial management mirror legitimate corporate structures to ensure longevity and minimize risk for the high-level members.
In legal and journalistic contexts, the term is used to distinguish systemic syndicates—such as the Mafia or cartels—from street-level gangs or individual offenders. It carries a heavy connotation of systemic corruption, often suggesting the infiltration of legitimate businesses and government institutions to protect the organization's interests.
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Examples
The city has been plagued by organized crime for decades.
We need more resources to fight organized crime in the border regions.
He spent years infiltrating the network of organized crime.
The government is determined to dismantle the structures of organized crime.
The government is determined to dismantle the structures of organized crime.
Organized crime often relies on the corruption of public officials.
I wonder if the local businesses are being squeezed by organized crime.
The documentary explores the rise of organized crime in the twentieth century.
They are facing charges related to organized crime and money laundering.