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  1. mafia
    any tightly knit group of trusted associates
    Other powerful organizations described as mafias include the Russian Mafia, the Irish Mob, the Chinese Triads, the Albanian Mafia, Bosnian mafia, the Japanese Yakuza, the Neapolitan Camorra, the Calabrian 'Ndrangheta, the Apulian Sacra Corona Unita, the Indian Mafia, the Unione Corse, Serbian Mafia, the Mexican Mafia and the Bulgarian mafia.
  2. organized crime
    underworld organizations
    (February 2009)


    Al Capone, a face commonly associated with organized crime.Organized crime or criminal organizations is a transnational grouping of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for monetary profit.
  3. terrorist organization
    a political movement that uses terror as a weapon to achieve its goals
    Some criminal organizations, such as terrorist organizations, are politically motivated (see VNSA).
  4. Al Capone
    United States gangster who terrorized Chicago during prohibition until arrested for tax evasion (1899-1947)
    (February 2009)


    Al Capone, a face commonly associated with organized crime.Organized crime or criminal organizations is a transnational grouping of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for monetary profit.
  5. motivate
    give an incentive for action
    Some criminal organizations, such as terrorist organizations, are politically motivated (see VNSA).
  6. structured
    having a definite and highly organized system
    The act of engaging in criminal activity as a structured group is referred to in the United States as racketeering
  7. organized
    methodical and efficient in arrangement or function
    (February 2009)


    Al Capone, a face commonly associated with organized crime.Organized crime or criminal organizations is a transnational grouping of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for monetary profit.
  8. localized
    confined or restricted to a particular place
    There are also a number of localized mafia organizations around the world bearing no link to any specific racial background.
  9. racketeering
    engagement in an illegal enterprise carried on for profit
    The act of engaging in criminal activity as a structured group is referred to in the United States as racketeering
  10. transnational
    involving or operating in several countries
    (February 2009)


    Al Capone, a face commonly associated with organized crime.Organized crime or criminal organizations is a transnational grouping of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for monetary profit.
  11. Capone
    United States gangster who terrorized Chicago during prohibition until arrested for tax evasion (1899-1947)
    (February 2009)


    Al Capone, a face commonly associated with organized crime.Organized crime or criminal organizations is a transnational grouping of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for monetary profit.
  12. criminal
    someone who has committed a punishable act
    (February 2009)


    Al Capone, a face commonly associated with organized crime.Organized crime or criminal organizations is a transnational grouping of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for monetary profit.
  13. organization
    a methodical and orderly manner or approach
    (February 2009)


    Al Capone, a face commonly associated with organized crime.Organized crime or criminal organizations is a transnational grouping of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for monetary profit.
  14. triad
    a set of three similar things considered as a unit
    Other powerful organizations described as mafias include the Russian Mafia, the Irish Mob, the Chinese Triads, the Albanian Mafia, Bosnian mafia, the Japanese Yakuza, the Neapolitan Camorra, the Calabrian 'Ndrangheta, the Apulian Sacra Corona Unita, the Indian Mafia, the Unione Corse, Serbian Mafia, the Mexican Mafia and the Bulgarian mafia.
  15. disciplined
    exhibiting self-control and obeying the rules
    The Organized Crime Control Act (U.S., 1970) defines organized crime as "The unlawful activities of [...] a highly organized, disciplined association [...]".[1]
  16. centralized
    located in one place or under control of a single authority
    (February 2009)


    Al Capone, a face commonly associated with organized crime.Organized crime or criminal organizations is a transnational grouping of highly centralized enterprises run by criminals for the purpose of engaging in illegal activity, most commonly for monetary profit.
  17. verification
    additional proof that something that was believed is correct
    This article needs additional citations for verification.
  18. motivated
    strongly driven to succeed or achieve something
    Some criminal organizations, such as terrorist organizations, are politically motivated (see VNSA).
  19. mob
    a disorderly crowd of people
    Such crime is commonly referred to as the work of the Mob in the U.S.

    Mafia is a term used to describe a number of criminal organizations around the world.
Created on 九月 16, 2010

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