countertrafficking

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

counter- +‎ trafficking

Adjective[edit]

countertrafficking (not comparable)

  1. (of legislation, etc.) Serving to counter human trafficking or drug trafficking.
    • 2009 March 26, Mark Landler, “Clinton Says U.S. Feeds Mexico Drug Trade”, in New York Times[1]:
      Mexican officials complain about mixed signals from the United States, noting that even as the administration steps up law enforcement help on the border, Congress has cut back funds for a three-year, $1.4 billion drug countertrafficking campaign called the Merida Initiative.