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cartels

noun

Meaning

  1. A group of businesses or nations that collude to limit competition within an industry or market.
  2. A combination of political groups (notably parties) for common action.
  3. A written letter of defiance or challenge.
  4. An official agreement concerning the exchange of prisoners.
  5. A ship used to negotiate with an enemy in time of war, and to exchange prisoners.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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