gang|ster|ism

gang|ster|ism
gang|ster|ism «GANG stuh rihz uhm», noun.
1. the commission of crimes by or as if by members of an organized gang: »

Racketeering and gansterism were widespread in the twenties.

2. gangsters or their crimes: »

The fight against gangsterism never stops.

3. crime; delinquency: »

I was hesitant about car stealing…the police couldn't overlook gangsterism of this sort (Geoffrey Household).


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