| The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-07. |
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| white-collar crime |
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| term coined by Edward Sutherland for nonviolent crimes committed by corporations or individuals such as office workers or sales personnel (see white-collar workers) in the course of their business activities. White-collar crimes include embezzlement, false advertising, bribery, unfair competition, tax evasion, and unfair labor practices. |
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