"racketbusting" meaning in All languages combined

See racketbusting on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: racket + busting Etymology templates: {{compound|en|racket|busting}} racket + busting Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} racketbusting (uncountable)
  1. (chiefly US, informal) The work of a racketbuster, breaking up criminal rackets. Tags: US, informal, uncountable

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