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   Gang

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   noun

   • 1. an organized group of criminals: "a gang of bank robbers"
   • ▪ a group of young people involved in petty crime or violence: "three men were attacked by a gang of youths"
   • ▪ a group of people, especially young people, who regularly associate together. informal Similar bandgroupcrowdpackhordethrongmobherdswarmmultitudemassbodytroopdroveclustercompanygatheringassemblageassemblyinformal:possebunchgaggleloadcirclesocial circlesocial setgroup of friendscliquein-crowdcoterielotringclanclubleaguefactioncabalfraternitysororitybrotherhoodsisterhoodinformal:crewpossesquadrare:sodalityconfraternity
   • ▪ an organized group of people doing manual work: "ninety days of hard labor on the road gang" Similar squadteamtroopshiftdetachmentpossetroupeworking party
   • 2. a set of switches, sockets, or other electrical or mechanical devices grouped together: "the machine had a gang of cutter chains on a swiveling head"

   verb

   • 1. (of a number of people) form a group or gang: "the smaller supermarket chains are ganging together to beat the big boys"
   • ▪ (of a number of people) join together, typically in order to intimidate someone: "he is being unfairly ganged up on"
   • 2. arrange (electrical devices or machines) together to work in coordination: "adjacent faders can be ganged for common manipulation"

   Word Origin Old English, from Old Norse gangr, ganga ‘gait, course, going’, of Germanic origin; related to gang2. The original meaning was ‘going, a journey’, later in Middle English ‘a way’, also ‘set of things or people which go together’.

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   What is a gang?

   • There is no consensus on the exact definition of a gang, however, and scholars have debated whether the definition should expressly include involvement in crime. Some gangs, but not all, have strong leadership, formalized rules, and extensive use of common identifying symbols.

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   Are gangs a crime?

   • In contrast to the criminal behaviour of other youths, the activities of gangs are characterized by some level of organization and continuity over time. There is no consensus on the exact definition of a gang, however, and scholars have debated whether the definition should expressly include involvement in crime.

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   Is gang behaviour universal or ancient?

   • Gang behaviour may be more universal and ancient than is commonly thought. Semiformalized groups of young adults have existed throughout recorded history, and gangs in some ancient societies engaged in very much the same kind of activities as those associated with gangs today.

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   3 days ago · The Ku Klux Klan ( / ˌkuː klʌks ˈklæn, ˌkjuː -/ ), [e] commonly shortened to the KKK or the Klan, is the name of several historical and current American white supremacist, far-right terrorist organizations and hate groups. According to historian Fergus Bordewich, the Klan was "the first organized terror movement in American history."

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   3 days ago · The world of gangs is a complex and multifaceted subculture that has existed for decades, leaving an indelible mark on society. In this deep dive, we will explore the various elements that define gang culture, from the colors they wear to the intricate hand signs they use to communicate.

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   3 days ago · It is an association of gangs which sell their protection and arbitration services under a common brand. The Mafia's core activities are protection racketeering , the arbitration of disputes between criminals, and the organizing and oversight of illegal agreements and transactions.

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