Sharking
/ˈʃɑːrkɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal practice of forcibly taking possession of someone else's business, property, or clients, often through coercion or intimidation.
The defendant was charged with sharking local businesses under threat of violence.
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Commentary
Often associated with organized crime, sharking denotes more aggressive and unlawful acquisition tactics than standard business competition.
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