negócio ilegal
[nə-ˈɡó-sju i-ˈle-ɡaw]
nounmasculinepl: negócios ilegais
illegal business
1. A commercial transaction or enterprise that violates laws and regulations
The police discovered an illegal business operating in the warehouse.
A polícia descobriu um negócio ilegal funcionando no armazém.
2. Criminal or unlawful commercial activity conducted for profit
Drug trafficking is considered an illegal business in all countries.
O tráfico de drogas é considerado um negócio ilegal em todos os países.
NYC Slang
shady business; illegal racket; under-the-table operation
Related Idioms & Phrases
envolvido em negócios ilegais (involved in illegal business)
limpar um negócio ilegal (to launder illegal business proceeds)
acabar com um negócio ilegal (to shut down an illegal operation)
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