GANGSTERISM


Meaning of GANGSTERISM in English

/gang"steuh riz'euhm/ , n.

1. the methods or behavior of gangsters.

2. the use of tactics associated with gangsters, as intimidation or violence, in order to achieve something.

[ 1925-30, Amer.; GANGSTER + -ISM ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .