Simple Definition of cartel

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cartel

noun

plural cartels
: a group of businesses that agree to fix prices so they all will make more money
an illegal drug cartel

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“Cartel.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/cartel. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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