Legal Definitions - bootlegger

A bootlegger is someone who makes, transports, or sells something illegally, especially alcoholic beverages. This term is often associated with the prohibition era in the United States when the sale and consumption of alcohol were illegal.

• A person who makes moonshine in their backyard and sells it to others is a bootlegger.
• A group of people who smuggle alcohol across the border from a neighboring country and sell it in their own country are bootleggers.
• A person who sells alcohol without a license or outside of legal hours is also considered a bootlegger.

These examples illustrate how a bootlegger operates outside of the law to make a profit. They often take risks and face consequences if caught by law enforcement. The term bootlegger can also be applied to those who sell other illegal goods or services.