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An engine of torture anciently used in the inquisitorial method of examining persons charged with crime, the office of which was to break the limbs or dislocate the joints. … [Read more...] about RACK

To introduce, to point out or to call attention to a particular issue, such as a rule of law. … [Read more...] about RAISE AN ISSUE

Federal law that is designed to combat organized crime. Usually referred to as RICO. … [Read more...] about RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT

Sax. In Saxon and old English law. Open theft, or robbery. … [Read more...] about RAN

Criminal acts that interfere with free trade or commerce as the result of threats and acts of violence, e.g. RICO statutes, acts of the mafia or organized crime. See RICO. … [Read more...] about RACKETEERING