noun
- the practice of conducting illegal business activities, especially extortion or fraud, typically as part of organized crime
Usage: legal term
Examples
- The FBI investigated the crime family for racketeering.
- He was convicted of racketeering and sentenced to ten years in prison.
- The company was accused of racketeering in their business dealings.
- Racketeering charges were filed against several members of the organization.
- The prosecutor built a strong case against the racketeering operation.
- Anti-racketeering laws help combat organized crime.