English > cartel: 1 sense > noun 1, group| Meaning | A consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service. |
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| Synonyms | trust, corporate trust, combine |
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| Narrower | drug cartel | An illicit cartel formed to control the production and distribution of narcotic drugs |
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| oil cartel | A cartel of companies or nations formed to control the production and distribution of oil |
| Broader | consortium, pool, syndicate | An association of companies for some definite purpose |
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| Spanish | cártel, cartel, corporate trust, trust |
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| Catalan | cartel, càrtel, corporate trust |
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