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laundering
This term operates in two distinct semantic spheres: the domestic and the criminal. In a domestic sense, it refers to the physical cleaning of textiles, often implying a professional or industrial scale rather than simple home washing. It carries a connotation of hygiene and maintenance.
In a legal and financial context, the term is used exclusively to describe the process of making "dirty" money appear "clean." This usage is almost always paired with the word "money" (money laundering) and carries a heavy negative, criminal connotation. Because it describes a process or a specific type of crime, it is treated as an uncountable noun in both contexts.
Meanings
Examples
The hotel provides professional laundering services for all guests.
The hotel provides professional laundering services for all guests.
He was arrested for money laundering after the audit revealed hidden accounts.
I need to find a place that specializes in the laundering of delicate silks.
The detective suspected the shell company was merely a front for laundering.
Proper laundering is essential to maintain the longevity of these curtains.
They used a series of offshore accounts for the purpose of laundering their profits.
Is there a specific method for the laundering of these antique linens?
The cartel spent millions on laundering their cash through real estate.