rico
adjective/ˈrikoʊ/
Frequency rank: #4,391 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, a US law used to prosecute organized crime.
Example sentence
The detective hired a lawyer who specialized in rico cases involving organized crime.
Synonyms & related words
- racketeering
- organized-crime
- federal
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