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Definition of laundering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cleaningwashing clothes and linens
- Laundering is a weekly chore in our household.
2.
financeTECH. illegal process of making money appear legalTECH.
- He was arrested for money laundering activities.
Adjective
1.
money cleaningTECH. related to disguising illegal money sourcesTECH.
- The laundering scheme was uncovered by the authorities.
2.
clothes cleaningRare related to washing and ironing clothesRare
- The laundering process ensures all garments are spotless.
Expressions with laundering
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process of making illegal money seem legal
Money laundering is a serious crime worldwide.
designed to prevent money laundering activities
The bank has anti money laundering policies in place.
illegal process of making dirty money appear clean
The investigation uncovered a complex laundering of funds scheme.
illegal removal of dyes from untaxed diesel fuel
Authorities cracked down on diesel laundering operations.
Origin of laundering
Old English, hlēow (warm) + drēogan (to work)
Terms with laundering included in their meaning
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money laundering
operation for making illegal money appear legal
finance
money-laundering technique involving small transactions
money laundering
person who launders money
acr: anti-money laundering
rules to stop illegal money activities
acr: Anti-Money Laundering Council
group that fights against illegal money activities
abr: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
government office that fights money crimes like laundering
occupation
man in the business of laundering
preventive
designed to prevent money laundering activities
legal
related to laws against money laundering
Examples of laundering in a sentence
Proper laundering extends garment life. The company was involved in laundering funds. Authorities cracked down on laundering operations. They were arrested for their involvement in laundering activities. The company was fined for its laundering operations. She invested in a new laundering machine.
The laundering service offers quick turnaround times.
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- French:lavage, de blanchiment, ...
- German:Wäschewaschen, geldwäscherelevant, ...
- Italian:bucato, di riciclaggio, ...
- Spanish:lavado, de lavado, ...
- Portuguese:lavagem de roupa, de branqueamento, ...
- Chinese:洗衣, 洗钱的, ...
- Japanese:洗濯, マネーロンダリングの, ...
- Arabic:غَسْل, غَاسِل, ...
- Hebrew:כְּבִיסָה, לְהַלְבָּנַת כְּסָפִים, ...
- Russian:стирка, отмывочный, ...
- Ukrainian:прання, відмивальний, ...
- Hindi:कपड़ों की धुलाई, धन की सफाई, ...
Definition of launder - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cleaningtr. wash and iron clothes or linenstr.
- She needs to launder her uniforms for work.
2.
financetr. TECH. disguise the source of illegal moneytr. TECH.
- They tried to launder the money through a fake company.
3.
fabricintr. Rare be capable of being washed without damageintr. Rare
- This shirt launders well and doesn't shrink.
Noun
1.
waterDated UK channel for carrying waterDated UK
- The launder directed water to the mill's wheel.
2.
mining troughDated trough for washing oreDated
- Miners used a launder to wash the ore.
Images of launder
channel for carrying water 
trough for washing ore
Expressions with launder
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make illegal money appear legal through transactions
They used a fake business to launder money.
Origin of launder
Latin, lavare (to wash)
Examples of launder in a sentence
They launder their clothes every weekend. Criminals often launder funds through offshore accounts. The syndicate launders cash using various businesses. These curtains launder beautifully and retain their color. The fabric launders easily without losing its texture. The launder was clogged with leaves.
Engineers designed a new launder for the dam. The launder was essential for separating valuable minerals. Workers gathered around the launder to inspect the ore.
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- French:repasser, canal, ...
- German:waschen, Wasserrinne, ...
- Italian:lavare, canale, ...
- Spanish:lavar, canal, ...
- Portuguese:lavar, canal, ...
- Chinese:洗涤, 水槽, ...
- Japanese:洗濯する, 水路, ...
- Arabic:غَسَلَ, مَجْرًى, ...
- Hebrew:לְכַבֵּס, תְּעָלַת מַיִם, ...
- Russian:стирать, лоток, ...
- Ukrainian:прати, лоток, ...
- Hindi:धोना, लॉन्डर, ...
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