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racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations act
 

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Noun has 1 sense
  1. -
    --1 is a kind of     law

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Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act

Noun:

The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) is a United States federal law that provides extended criminal penalties and civil liability for activities performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization.

Example Sentence:

Several notorious mafia bosses were prosecuted under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act for their involvement in racketeering activities.


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