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Definition human trafficking in British English

human trafficking noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌhjuːmən ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/
/ˈpip(ə)l ˌtræfɪkɪŋ/
1

the crime of moving people illegally, often to a different country, so they can be forced to have sex for money, or to work for little or no money

Example

We need legislation that specifically punishes the offence of human trafficking.

Synonyms and related words
agriterrorism bigamy bioterrorism
Definition human trafficking in British English