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cosa nostra

 

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Noun cosa nostra has 1 sense
  1. Mafia, Maffia, Cosa Nostra - a crime syndicate in the United States; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the Sicilian Mafia
    --1 is a kind of syndicate, crime syndicate, mob, family
    --1 has members: mafioso

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Cosa Nostra

Description:

Cosa Nostra, meaning "Our Thing" in Italian, is a term commonly used to refer to the Sicilian Mafia, a notorious organized crime group originating from Sicily, Italy. It has gained global recognition due to its infamous activities, ruthless enforcement of its own code of conduct, and involvement in various illegal businesses.

Examples:

Noun - Criminal Organization:

The Cosa Nostra has been the subject of many criminal investigations by law enforcement agencies.

Noun - Mafia:

He had connections within the Cosa Nostra, which allowed him to maintain a monopoly over the illegal drug trade in the city.

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