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Princeton's WordNet

  1. omertanoun

    a code of silence practiced by the Mafia; a refusal to give evidence to the police about criminal activities

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  1. omertànoun

    A code of silence amongst members of a criminal organization (especially the Mafia) that forbids divulging insider secrets to law enforcement.

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  1. omerta

    Omertà (, Italian pronunciation: [omerˈta]) is a Southern Italian code of silence and code of honor and conduct that places importance on silence in the face of questioning by authorities or outsiders; non-cooperation with authorities, the government, or outsiders, especially during criminal investigations; and willfully ignoring and generally avoiding interference with the illegal activities of others (i.e., not contacting law enforcement or the authorities when one is aware of, witness to, or even the victim of certain crimes). It originated and remains common in Southern Italy, where banditry or brigandage and Mafia-type criminal organizations (like the Camorra, Cosa Nostra, 'Ndrangheta, Sacra Corona Unita and Società foggiana) have long been strong. Similar codes are also deeply rooted in other areas of the Mediterranean, including Malta, Crete in Greece, and Corsica, all of which share a common or similar historic culture with Southern Italy. Retaliation against informers is common in criminal circles, where they are often described by terms such as "rats" or "snitches".

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  1. omerta

    Omerta is a code of silence and secrecy that forbids members within a group, mainly in criminal organizations like the Mafia, from providing information or cooperating with law enforcement and authorities. It is often associated with a moral code and loyalty towards one's group.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of omerta in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of omerta in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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