illegitimate enterprise

/ˌˈɪ(l)ləˌdʒɪdəmət ˌɛntərˈpraɪz/
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Definitions of illegitimate enterprise
  1. noun
    an illegal enterprise (such as extortion or fraud or drug peddling or prostitution) carried on for profit
    synonyms: fraudulent scheme, racket
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    type of:
    endeavor, endeavour, enterprise
    a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
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