Mafiocracy

noun

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Noun

1
Government by mafiosi; (loosely) government by organized crime. uncountable
2
An instance of such government; a government that is run by mafiosi or similar crime lords. countable

Etymology

From mafia + -ocracy.

Related phrases

organized crime

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