RICO

[ ree-koh ]

/ ˈri koʊ /

noun

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act: a U.S. law, enacted in 1970, allowing victims of organized crime to sue those responsible for punitive damages.

Example sentences from the Web for rico

I went to jail because I was convicted of one charge, which was conspiracy to commit RICO, and I was found not guilty of the RICO!

Can America’s Favorite Ex-Con Mayor Win Again? |David Freedlander |June 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
And when you are in public office, expect to get caught in the crossfire, especially if there are RICO statutes.

Can America’s Favorite Ex-Con Mayor Win Again? |David Freedlander |June 22, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
RICO is the acronym for the Racketeer-influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.

The FBI Declares War on L.A.’s Crips |Andrew Romano |June 18, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Rico Finally Paid: its easy fast money money and im welling to spoil you to def .

The Sex-Trafficking Kings of Facebook |Michael Daly |May 20, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Rico was a Runyonesque, tough-talking agent who had a talent for mixing with hoods and mob killers.

The Hidden Horror of Whitey Bulger’s Trial |T.J. English |July 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
She had no one with whom to share her pleasures since Rico's departure, even if she had a moment to herself.

Rico and Wiseli |Johanna Spyri
No one could be found who had seen Rico since the night he left home.

Heimatlos |Johanna Spyri
We'll let Rico go now, and let us all keep in our hearts the thought of the last song.

Heimatlos |Johanna Spyri
Rico was standing in the doorway, observing these facts while waiting for Stineli.

Heimatlos |Johanna Spyri
Fortuny and Rico, settled in Paris, were exhibiting their marvellous drawings.

Modern Illustration |Joseph Pennell

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