Definition of Money laundering

1. Noun. Concealing the source of illegally gotten money.

Generic synonyms: Concealing, Concealment, Hiding

Definition of Money laundering

1. Noun. The act of engaging in transactions designed to obscure the origin of money that has been obtained illegally. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Money Laundering

money broker
money can't buy happiness
money changer
money changers
money changing
money chest
money clip
money cowrie
money cowry
money dealer
money doesn't grow on trees
money for jam
money for old rope
money goggles
money handler
money laundering (current term)
money machine
money machines
money maker
money market
money market fund
money markets
money of account
money order
money orders
money pit
money plant
money scrivener
money shots

Literary usage of Money laundering

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Financial Investigations: A Financial Approach to Detecting and Resolving Crimesby Don Vogel by Don Vogel (1999)
"Additionally, the specific laws used in prosecuting money laundering crimes are detailed. The evidentiary requirements for successfully imposing forfeitures ..."

2. National Drug Control Strategy: A Nation Responds to Drug Use (1992)
"Eliminating money laundering. A top priority of the National Drug Control Strategy is a comprehensive money laundering strategy that focuses on: (1) ..."

3. Mexican and American Responses to the International Narcotics Threat edited by Jesse Helms (1999)
"Mexico passed legislation in 1996 to criminalize money laundering, and we have worked closely with Mexican officials in order to build on this law. ..."

4. Threat To U.s. Trade And Finance From Drug Trafficking And International edited by Charles E. Grassley (1999)
"Activities include advisory services, anti-money laundering training, working aids, and model anti-money laundering legislation. ..."

5. Behind the Corporate Veil: Using Corporate Entities for Illicit Purposes by Oecd, OECD Staff, (Paris) Organisation for Economic Co-ope (2001)
"money laundering The basis of money laundering is that people who commit crimes ... money laundering is the process whereby proceeds from illicit activities ..."

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