Gangbo

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A legal injunction against a person because of their gang-related activities. UK, informal

    "[…] following government plans to introduce crime prevention orders — an order with the same blueprint as a gangbo but targeting antisocial behavior. So, will gangbos work in reducing gang-related violence as intended?"

Example

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"[…] following government plans to introduce crime prevention orders — an order with the same blueprint as a gangbo but targeting antisocial behavior. So, will gangbos work in reducing gang-related violence as intended?"

Etymology

Blend of gang + ASBO.

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