/
kɑːˈtɛl/
n.
- an association of manufacturers or suppliers formed to maintain high prices and restrict competition.
- chiefly historical a political coalition intended to promote a mutual interest.
Derivative
- cartelize
or cartelise v.
Etymology
C19 (used orig. with ref. to the coalition of the Conservative and National Liberal parties in Germany (1887)): from Ger. Kartell, from Fr. cartel, from Ital. cartello, dimin. of carta, from L. carta (see card1).
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