dawn raid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An early-morning visit by police or law enforcement with the intention of taking the suspects by surprise.
  2. A sudden rapid acquisition of a company's shares when the stock exchange opens, in preparation for a hostile takeover.

Word forms

dawn raid dawn raids

Related words

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