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trafficking

v. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈtɹæfɪkɪŋ// UK //tɹˈæfɪkɪŋ// traf·fick·ing

v. the illegal business of buying and selling things that are not allowed, or moving people against their will for money. It usually involves serious crimes like selling drugs or weapons.

v. the illegal trade or transport of goods or people, typically for the purpose of exploitation or profit. Often used in legal and sociological contexts to describe organized criminal activity.


SIMPLE

The government is working hard to stop human trafficking.

CONTEXTUAL

International agencies are collaborating to dismantle the networks responsible for the trafficking of endangered wildlife across borders.

COMPLEX

The report highlights how digital encryption has inadvertently facilitated the trafficking of illicit substances by allowing dealers to communicate with total anonymity across global markets.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly followed by 'of' to specify the commodity or victims involved.

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