trafficking
Pronunciation: [ˈtræfɪkɪŋ]
Word
Context: “crime”
(noun) the illegal trade of goods or services, usually involving people. For example, trafficking can refer to taking people against their will to make them work or do things they don't want to do.
Example
The authorities are working hard to stop human trafficking in the area.
Example
There have been no reports of trafficking cases in our community lately.
Example
What steps can we take to prevent trafficking in our city?
Context: “legal”
(noun) the illegal selling or distributing of substances like drugs. This usually involves people breaking the law to make money by selling harmful things.
Example
The police made several arrests related to drug trafficking last week.
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No one was caught for trafficking drugs in the recent raids.
Example
How is the government addressing drug trafficking in the country?
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