Definition of Racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations act

1. Noun. Law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions.

Exact synonyms: Anti-racketeering Law, Rico, Rico Act
Generic synonyms: Law
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law

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Literary usage of Racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations act

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Preventing Gang & Drug Related Witness Intimidation by Peter Finn (1996)
"... gang members under the racketeering and conspiracy provisions of the Federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO).36 In Washington, ..."

2. Solving Crime Problems in Residential Neighborhoods: Comprehensive Changes by Judith D. Feins (1997)
"Using the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) or similar state laws to dismantle crack houses. 4. Having the government use ..."

3. Trademark Counterfeiting: Hearing Before the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S edited by Orrin G. Hatch (1999)
"... because it makes trafficking in counterfeit goods and services punishable under RICO, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. S. 1136, ..."

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