What is the definition of racketeering?

A. Racketeering is the extortion of funds in exchange for "protection."
B. Racketeering is the conflict that occurs between the elites and minority groups.
C. Racketeering is returning to prison after already serving a prior term.
D. Racketeering is an act that marks an offender as deviant.


Answer: A

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