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.]
