cartel
US /kɑːrˈtel/
UK /kɑːrˈtel/

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cártel
an association of manufacturers or suppliers with the purpose of maintaining prices at a high level and restricting competition.
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The oil cartel agreed to cut production to boost prices.
El cártel petrolero acordó recortar la producción para aumentar los precios.
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The government is investigating an alleged drug cartel.
El gobierno está investigando un presunto cártel de drogas.