dawn raid

English

Noun

dawn raid (plural dawn raids)

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

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