Key to the concept of Omerta is that any member of the organization must maintain absolute silence when questioned by law enforcement on the subject of alleged illegal activities by other members of the organization. This can result in one member taking the fall for others, facing criminal contempt of court charges or even taking sole responsibility for a crime that others committed. He does this with the assurance that he and his family will be supported by the organization during and after his imprisonment.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/topic/42128/omertaRSS for NodeMon, 15 Jun 2026 15:13:15 GMTWed, 12 Apr 2017 09:40:49 GMT60When someone asks you a question that there is no way they will get the answer from you, you say omerta.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/104781https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/104781Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:08:24 GMTthe oath of silence a.k.a a oath not to snich on someone

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/104780https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/104780Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:08:24 GMTA song performed by the band Lamb Of God.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/104779https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/104779Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:08:24 GMTA code of ethics that began in Sicily that a mafioso follows when he swears into La Cosa Nostra. Generally pertaining to personal and family honor, and self rule without government intervention.

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