omertà
noun
/oʊˈməɹtə/
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/ˌoʊmɛɹˈtɑ/
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/ˌəʊmɛːˈtɑː/
,
[-ɾə]
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- (crime) A code of silence amongst members of the Mafia that forbids divulging insider secrets to law enforcement, often also followed outside of the organization for fear of retaliation.
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omertà
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