syndicate boss
Underworld organization leader
A syndicate boss is the leader of a criminal organization, particularly in organized crime networks like the Mafia.
The term combines syndicate—a group coordinating illicit activities across territories—with boss to denote ultimate authority: The syndicate boss controlled gambling operations throughout the city.
Sometimes used more loosely for any powerful figure running an underground enterprise.
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