cartel
US /kɑːrˈtel/
UK /kɑːrˈtel/

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cartello
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.
Il cartello petrolifero ha accettato di tagliare la produzione per aumentare i prezzi.
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The government is investigating an alleged drug cartel.
Il governo sta indagando su un presunto cartello della droga.