Pronunciation: /kɑrˈtɛl/
noun a group of businesses or countries that agree to limit competition between themselves in order to control prices and limit production
A1 A cartel is a group of businesses that agree to fix prices.
A2 The drug cartel controlled the entire region with fear and violence.
B1 The oil cartel decided to limit production in order to raise prices.
B2 The cartel members were arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit fraud.
C1 The cartel's influence extended to politicians and law enforcement officials.
C2 The international cartel was responsible for smuggling billions of dollars worth of goods across borders.
adjective relating to or characteristic of a cartel
A1 The cartel members met secretly to plan their next move.
A2 The cartel leader was arrested by the authorities.
B1 The cartel's illegal activities were finally exposed by the media.
B2 The cartel's influence extended to multiple countries.
C1 The cartel's operations were intricately organized and difficult to dismantle.
C2 The cartel's power and wealth made them a formidable force in the criminal underworld.
formal The authorities are working to dismantle the drug cartel operating in the region.
informal I heard that the cartel is causing a lot of trouble in town.
slang Those guys are part of the cartel, watch out for them.
figurative The cartel of big corporations controls the market and stifles competition.
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