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Mafia

/mˈɑfiə/
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(noun) A hierarchically structured secret organisation engaged in illegal activities like distribution of narcotics, gambling and extortion.

The Mafia uses legitimate business operations as a front.
The trial lawyers couldn't get past the Mafia leader's stonewalling tactics.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The organized crime group, known as the ____, had a significant influence on the entire city's underworld.

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