Associations to the word «Omerta»

Wiktionary

OMERTÀ, noun. A code of silence amongst members of a criminal organization (especially the Mafia) that forbids divulging insider secrets to law enforcement.
OMERTA, noun. Alternative spelling of omertà

Dictionary definition

OMERTA, noun. A code of silence practiced by the Mafia; a refusal to give evidence to the police about criminal activities.

Wise words

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