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Noun rico act has 1 sense
  1. anti-racketeering law, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, RICO Act, RICO - law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions
    --1 is a kind of law

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RICO Act

Description:

The RICO Act, also known as the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, is a United States federal law enacted to combat organized crime. It provides extended criminal penalties and civil liability for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization.

Senses:

  • Noun: The RICO Act is a legal tool used to prosecute individuals involved in organized criminal activities.

Usage - Noun:

The prosecutor relied on the RICO Act to dismantle the powerful drug cartel.

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