| Clock | To keep track of someone's movements and activities
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| Comare | A Mafia mistress; "goumada" (slang pronunciation).
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| Come in | To go see the boss when summoned. |
| Commission, The | The Mafia "ruling body", typically a panel made up of the bosses of the five New York Families, Gambino, Genovese, Lucchese, Colombo, and Bonanno sometimes with representatives from other U.S. Families, such as Chicago
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| Compare | Crony, close pal, buddy. Literally, "godfather" in Italian.
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| Consigliere | The counselor in a crime Family; advises boss and handles disputes within the ranks.
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| Cosa Nostra | Italian for "this thing of ours," a mob family, the Mafia.
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| Crew | A group of soldiers that takes orders from a capo.
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| Cugine | A young toughguy looking to be made.
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| Earner |
Someone whose expertise is making money for the Family.
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| Empty suit |
Someone with nothing to offer who tries to hang around with mobsters.
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| Enforcer |
A person who threatens, maims, or kills someone who doesn't cooperate with Family rules or deals.
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| Fence |
Someone with worldwide outlets to liquidate swag.
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| Friend of mine |
Introduction of a third person who is not a member of the Family but who can be vouched for by a Family member.
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| Friend of ours |
Introduction of one made member to another.
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| Gift |
A bribe, sometimes for a juror.
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