omerta

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基本释义

And the Mafia cemented its power by originating the law of silence, the omerta.

黑帮采用缄默法, 即所谓守口如瓶的原则,加强了自己的权力.

教父部分

Omerta became the religion of the people.

缄默法简直成了人们虔诚信仰的宗教信条.

互联网

Noun

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

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