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MAFFIA [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-12-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Criminology
DEF

A well-organized confederation, secret in nature and operation, whose members are largely of Sicilian or Italian descent, which carries on criminal and some legal activities.

OBS

It originated in Sicily but allegedly exists in many nations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Criminologie
DEF

Association secrète servant des intérêts privés par des moyens plus ou moins illicites.

OBS

mafia : nom d'origine sicilienne.

OBS

mafia : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Criminología
DEF

Cualquier organización clandestina de criminales.

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