trafficking

Definitions

The act of buying or selling goods illegally.

The illegal movement of people, typically for the purposes of forced labor or sexual exploitation.

Examples

The government has implemented stricter laws to combat human trafficking.

International authorities are working together to dismantle networks involved in the illegal trafficking of endangered species.

Drug trafficking remains a significant challenge for law enforcement agencies across the globe.

Synonyms

smuggling trading dealing peddling merchandising distributing transporting

Antonyms

donating gifting protecting liberating safeguarding preserving abstaining