How do you actually define 'mafia.'?

Can it only be defined as a criminal organization? Can a mafia not be a mafia without committing illegal activities? or:Can it only be defined as a cr

Can it only be defined as a criminal organization? Can a mafia not be a mafia without committing illegal activities?

or:Can it only be defined as a criminal organization? Can a mafia not be a mafia without committing illegal activities?

or:The word \"mafia\" refers to an organised-crime syndicate. The nature of the crimes commited may vary (narcotics, protection racketeering, loan sharking etc) but it is essential to the definition.

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