Advanced Mafia Terminology
This page delves deeper into mafia-related vocabulary, focusing on specific criminal activities and the structure of organized crime networks.
Vocabulary: Bribery is the act of offering money or favors to influence the actions of an official or person in a position of trust.
The gambling industry and illegal establishments are discussed, with terms like "speakeasy" asecretbarduringProhibition and "whorehouse" or "brothel" establishmentsforprostitution being introduced.
Definition: A power pool in the context of organized crime refers to a concentration of influence and control within a criminal network.
The page also covers terms describing the nature of criminal behavior, such as "bloodthirsty" extremelyviolentorcruel and phrases like "abide by the law" contrasted with "be above the law," illustrating the complex relationship between criminals and legal systems.
Highlight: The phrase "break the law" is a fundamental concept in understanding criminal behavior, referring to the act of violating legal statutes or regulations.
Various criminal actions are listed, including "steal," "rob," "defraud," and "swindle," each representing different methods of illegally obtaining money or goods.
Example: "Blackmail" involves threatening to reveal compromising information about a person unless they meet certain demands, often for money or favors.
The concept of loyalty and betrayal within criminal organizations is touched upon with the term "double cross," emphasizing the importance of trust and the consequences of betrayal in mafia culture.