Omertá
ȯ-ˈmer-tä -
1. A rule or code that prohibits speaking or divulging information about certain activities, especially the activities of a criminal organization.
"I swear I would have thrown him out of my house right there and then and not even have paused to let him finish his drink, son of the Mafia or no, if I’d have known what I know now; what this book is about – how that man was dangerous, more dangerous than anyone could have known, but most of all how he was in love with my husband for as long as either of them can remember. I would have shot him and screwed the price put on my head. I didn’t, though, and now I know everything, or as much as I ever will. This is about the downfall of Gerard ‘Baby’ Way, and how, not only as the wife of Frank Iero, but also as someone who values life, morality and the safety of society, I should have shot him on sight."
1958, New Jersey, and the little fish are biting back.
1. A rule or code that prohibits speaking or divulging information about certain activities, especially the activities of a criminal organization.
"I swear I would have thrown him out of my house right there and then and not even have paused to let him finish his drink, son of the Mafia or no, if I’d have known what I know now; what this book is about – how that man was dangerous, more dangerous than anyone could have known, but most of all how he was in love with my husband for as long as either of them can remember. I would have shot him and screwed the price put on my head. I didn’t, though, and now I know everything, or as much as I ever will. This is about the downfall of Gerard ‘Baby’ Way, and how, not only as the wife of Frank Iero, but also as someone who values life, morality and the safety of society, I should have shot him on sight."
1958, New Jersey, and the little fish are biting back.