narcostate

See also: narco-state

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Etymology

narco- + state

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narcostate (plural narcostates)

  1. A country that is heavily involved in the trafficking or production of illegal drugs.
    • 2009 February 28, “Legalize drugs to cut violence”, in Toronto Star:
      But it is time to deprive drug lords, organized crime and narcostates of the huge, tax-free profits realized from illicit drug use in our society.

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