syndicate
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syndicate
An association of companies or banks formed to carry out a large joint business deal that would be too extensive for a single party.
Ein Bankensyndikat hat die Finanzierung des neuen Flughafens übernommen.
A banking syndicate took over the financing of the new airport.
syndicate
A criminal organization involved in organized crime such as drug trafficking or illegal gambling.
Die Polizei ermittelt gegen ein internationales Drogen-Syndikat.
The police are investigating an international drug syndicate.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Syndikat' (syndicate) from the context. Words like 'Banken' (banks), 'Unternehmen' (companies), or 'Finanzierung' (financing) point to a legal business association. Words like 'Drogen' (drugs), 'Waffen' (weapons), 'kriminell' (criminal), or 'Polizei' (police) indicate a criminal organization.
Ein Syndikat aus mehreren Verlagen bringt die neue Buchreihe heraus.
A syndicate of several publishing houses is bringing out the new book series.
In a business context, a syndicate is often 'gegründet' (founded) or 'gebildet' (formed). A very common combination is 'Bankensyndikat' (banking syndicate), which grants large loans.
Mehrere Firmen haben ein Syndikat gebildet, um das Großprojekt zu realisieren.
Several companies formed a syndicate to carry out the major project.
The meaning as a criminal organization is especially common in news reports, crime novels, and films. Typical verbs in this context are 'ermitteln gegen' (to investigate), 'zerschlagen' (to break up), or 'anführen' (to lead).
Der Film handelt von einem Agenten, der ein mächtiges Syndikat bekämpft.
The film is about an agent who fights a powerful syndicate.
cartel
Kartell and Syndikat can both refer to an organized criminal organization. Kartell is used especially for a large, tightly organized group involved in the illegal drug trade. Syndikat is broader and can also refer to an organization behind other crimes, such as illegal gambling.
Das Syndikat organisierte illegales Glücksspiel über mehrere Länder hinweg.
The syndicate organized illegal gambling across several countries.
Das Kartell organisierte den illegalen Handel mit Drogen über mehrere Länder hinweg.
The cartel organized the illegal drug trade across several countries.
