Rachmanism

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Rachmanism [ˈrækməˌnɪzəm]

(Sociology) extortion or exploitation by a landlord of tenants of dilapidated or slum property, esp when involving intimidation or use of racial fears to drive out sitting tenants whose rent is fixed at a low rate

[after Perec Rachman (1920-62), British property-owner born in Poland]

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Rachmanism

n (Brit) → Mietwucher m

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