Definitions for: Cartel

[n] a consortium of companies formed to limit competition; "they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly"

Webster (1913) Definition: Car*tel", n. [F., fr. LL. cartellus a little paper,
dim. fr. L. charta. See 1st Card.]
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.

Car"tel, v. t.
To defy or challenge. [Obs.]

You shall cartel him. --B. Jonson.

Synonyms: combine, corporate trust, trust

See Also: consortium, pool, syndicate

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