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Definition of Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
1. Noun. Law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions.
Generic synonyms: Law
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Lexicographical Neighbors of Racketeer Influenced And Corrupt Organizations Act
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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