the Mafia

noun

: a secret criminal organization in Italy

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This was a plot twist with political and cultural significance because Italian American politicians were often accused—at varying decibels—of being in hock to the Mafia. John Avlon, The Atlantic, 25 May 2026 This attitude existed before the rise of the Mafia. Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026 Their operation thrives until they’re caught in a violent power struggle between the Mafia and an Irish gang, forcing them into a violent fight for survival. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 May 2026 When the Mafia snatches her anyway, his PTSD returns and launches him on a dark path to vengeance. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the Mafia

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“The Mafia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Mafia. Accessed 26 May. 2026.

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