dawn raid

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Synonyms: dawn raids

Antonyms: dawn raids

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|law enforcement}} An early-morning [[visit]] by [[police]] or [[law enforcement]] with the [[intention]] of taking the [[suspect]]s by [[surprise]].
2. {{lb|en|business}} A sudden rapid [[acquisition]] of a company's [[share]]s when the [[stock exchange]] opens, in preparation for a [[hostile takeover]].

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