narcotrafic

/naʁ.kɔ.tʁa.fik/
nounIntermediate
⚖️Law
formal

The illegal trade and distribution of narcotic drugs, often involving organized crime networks.

Les autorités ont saisi une importante cargaison de drogue liée au narcotrafic.

Authorities seized a large shipment of drugs linked to drug trafficking.

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This term is commonly used in legal and law enforcement contexts.

Collocations

réseau de narcotraficdrug trafficking networklutter contre le narcotraficto fight drug trafficking

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Related Phrases

blanchiment d'argent lié au narcotraficphrase
money laundering related to drug trafficking

💡Pro Tip

Legal Context

In legal contexts, 'narcotrafic' is often associated with organized crime and international drug cartels.

Gold Rule

Precision

Use 'narcotrafic' specifically for the illegal trade of narcotics, not for other types of illegal trade.

📖Word Origin

From 'narcotique' (narcotic) + 'trafic' (traffic). The term combines the concepts of illegal drug trade and the movement of controlled substances.

📝Usage Notes

The term is used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about crime, law enforcement, and international relations.

Word Breakdown

narcotique
narcotic
root
+
trafic
traffic
root
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