Thesaurus: cartel

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1. n. An agreement between belligerents for the exchange of prisoners.
2. n. A letter of defiance or challenge; a challenge to single combat.
3. v. t. To defy or challenge.
4. n. a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service
5. 1. (Mil.) An agreement between belligerents for the exchange of prisoners. Wilhelm. 2. A letter of defiance or challenge; a challenge to single combat. [Obs.] He is cowed at the very idea of a cartel., Sir W. Scott. Cartel, or Cartel ship, a ship employed in the exchange of prisoners, or in carrying propositions to an enemy; a ship beating a flag of truce and privileged from capture. To defy or challenge. [Obs.] You shall cartel him. B. Jonson.
6. An agreement between belligerents for the exchange ofprisoners. Wilhelm.
7. n:100 n a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service