RICO

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act: A United States federal law that provides for extended criminal penalties and a civil cause of action for acts performed as part of an ongoing criminal organization. The law's purpose is to combat organized crime.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The prosecutor built a strong case using the RICO statute.
    • The organization was charged under RICO for its pattern of illegal activity.
Advanced Usage

  • "RICO predicate acts": Refers to the specific criminal acts (such as mail fraud or wire fraud) that form the basis for a RICO charge. These acts must form a pattern of racketeering activity.

    • The indictment listed several RICO predicate acts, including extortion and money laundering.

  • "RICO enterprise": Refers to the group, association, or entity that is alleged to have engaged in the racketeering activity.

    • The prosecution argued that the corporation itself was a RICO enterprise.
Variants and Related Words
  • Racketeering (n): The act of engaging in a pattern of criminal activity as part of an organized group.
    • He was convicted of racketeering and conspiracy.
Synonyms
  • Anti-racketeering law
  • Organized Crime Control Act (This is part of the full title of the law)
Related Phrases

  • "To bring RICO charges": To prosecute someone under the RICO statute.

    • The federal authorities decided to bring RICO charges against the crime syndicate.

  • "Civil RICO": Refers to the provision of the RICO statute that allows private parties to sue for damages caused by racketeering activity.

    • The company filed a civil RICO lawsuit against its competitor.
Noun
  1. law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions

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