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omertà

/ˌoʊmɛˈtɑ/ /ˈəʊmətə/
noun
GeneralCriminal Law
  1. 1 omertà
  2. 2 sessizlik kuralı

Definition (English)

  1. A code of silence, especially among criminals, that forbids cooperation with authorities.
  2. A strict code of silence, particularly within the Mafia, against informing the police.

Example Sentences

  1. The witness refused to speak due to omertà.
    Tanık omertà nedeniyle konuşmayı reddetti.
  2. Omertà makes it difficult to prosecute the crime family.
    Sessizlik kuralı suç ailesini yargılamayı zorlaştırıyor.

Synonyms

code of silencecriminal silenceomerta code

Antonyms

cooperationinformingwhistleblowingtestifyingdisclosure

Related Words

mafiaorganized crimecriminal codeloyaltysecrecymafia culture