Definition of "mafia" []

• A crime syndicate. (noun)
• A trusted group of associates, as of a political leader. (noun)
• An entity which attempts to control a specified arena. (noun)

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• "I don't think the term 'mafia' was over the top and of course he did also deny any knowledge of wrongdoing."
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• "Instead the term mafia must be used very carefully in Italy."