Meaning of the word "money laundering" in English

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money laundering

US /ˈmʌn.i ˈlɔːn.dər.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈmʌn.i ˈlɔːn.dər.ɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

the concealment of the origins of illegally obtained money, typically by means of transfers involving foreign banks or legitimate businesses

Example:
The criminal organization was involved in large-scale money laundering.
New regulations aim to combat international money laundering.
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