ASSOCIATION-IN-FACT ENTERPRISE
association-in-fact enterprise.Under RICO, a group of people or entities that have not formed
a legal entity, but that have a common or shared purpose, and maintain an ongoing organizational
structure through which the associates function as a continuing unit. • A RICO violation is not
shown merely by proving that an enterprise, including an association-in-fact, exists. A pattern of
racketeering activity must also be proved. 18 USCA § 1961(4); United States v. Turkette, 452 U.S.
576, 101 S.Ct. 2524 (1981). [Cases: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations 36.][Blacks Law 8th]