WorldAugust 12, 2026
mule
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Definition
A person used as an intermediary to transport something, typically illicit goods or money, on behalf of others.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'mulus,' referring to the hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, which was historically used as a beast of burden to carry heavy loads.
In the news
In the context of financial or legal investigations, a mule refers to an individual utilized to move assets or information to circumvent regulations or avoid detection.
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