anti-racketeering law
Noun: A law specifically designed to combat organized crime, particularly racketeering, by creating powerful legal penalties and provisions for seizing assets obtained through illegal activities. This type of law aims to dismantle criminal enterprises by targeting their economic structures and profits.
The term "anti-racketeering law" is used to refer to specific legislation, most famously the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act in the United States. It is a formal, legal term.
- The federal anti-racketeering law was used to prosecute the crime syndicate.
- Prosecutors built their case using the powerful tools provided by the anti-racketeering law.
- The new anti-racketeering law includes strict forfeiture provisions.
- "to be charged under the anti-racketeering law": To be formally accused of crimes as defined by this specific legislation.
- The gang leaders were charged under the federal anti-racketeering law.
- RICO Act / RICO statute: A specific and prominent U.S. federal anti-racketeering law.
- The RICO Act is a well-known anti-racketeering law.
- Racketeering (n): The act of engaging in illegal business activities, typically as part of an organized group.
- Forfeiture (n): The loss of property or money as a legal penalty.
- RICO law
- Organized crime statute
This term refers specifically to a category of law, not the general concept of fighting crime. Its core mechanisms are establishing severe sanctions (like extended prison sentences) and enabling asset forfeiture (taking away money and property gained from crime).
- law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions
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