Sicilian Mafia

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Sicilian Mafia - a secret terrorist group in Sicily; originally opposed tyranny but evolved into a criminal organization in the middle of the 19th century

Maffia, Mafia

act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear

gangdom, gangland, organized crime - underworld organizations

mafioso - a member of the Sicilian Mafia

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