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rico

/ˈriː.koʊ/

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noun

/ˈriː.koʊ/C1formallegalabbreviation
  • ruАббревиатура закона, направленного на искоренение организованной преступности путем установления строгих санкций и положений о конфискации имущества.

An acronym for a law intended to eradicate organized crime by establishing strong sanctions and forfeiture provisions.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations ActC1formalamericanlegal

    A United States federal law designed to combat organized crime by allowing prosecution of individuals involved in a pattern of racketeering activity, with strong penalties and asset forfeiture provisions.

    ruЗакон RICO

    • The mob boss was charged under RICO for his role in the criminal enterprise.
    • Prosecutors used RICO statutes to dismantle the drug trafficking ring.
    • The RICO case involved evidence of bribery, extortion, and money laundering.