PATTERN OF RACKETEERING ACTIVITY

pattern of racketeering activity. Two or more related criminal acts that amount to, or pose a threat of, continued criminal activity. • This phrase derives from the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. 18 USCA § 1961. See RACKETEERING. [Cases: Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations  24, 104. C.J.S. RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) § 7.]

[Blacks Law 8th]