underbosses
Mob second-in-commands
Underbosses is the plural of underboss, a position in organized crime ranking just below the boss.
The underboss typically manages day-to-day operations and may succeed the boss: The underboss ran the family's gambling operations.
The term extends to any second-in-command in a hierarchical organization, usually with connotations of shadowy power structures.
Mafia boss's trusted counselor
- capoString-shortening clamp device
- donPut on attire
- made manInitiated organized crime member
- omertàCriminal vow of silence
Cosa Nostra · family · clan · crew · racket · extortion · protection · territory
Immediate subordinate to leader
- lieutenantJunior commissioned officer
- right-handOpposite of left
- deputyAuthorized substitute or assistant
- subordinateOne lower in rank
rank · succession · promotion · enforcer · captain · sergeant-at-arms · advisor · echelon
Land under jurisdiction
- racketUproar, scam, or paddle
- collectionGathered set of items
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
orders · delegation · oversight · muscle · shakedown · tribute · coordination · supervision
Price-fixing coalition
- gangOrganized criminal group
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- criminal enterpriseOrganized illegal business venture
- traffickingIllegal transport for profit
smuggling · laundering · bootlegging · contraband · kingpin · godfather · outfit · ring
consigliere
Mafia boss's trusted counselor
omertà · Cosa Nostra · family · clan · crew · racket · extortion · protection · territory · tribute
second-in-command
Immediate subordinate to leader
- lieutenantJunior commissioned officer
- right-handOpposite of left
- deputyAuthorized substitute or assistant
subordinate · rank · succession · promotion · enforcer · captain · sergeant-at-arms · advisor · echelon · tier
territory
Land under jurisdiction
- racketUproar, scam, or paddle
- collectionGathered set of items
- enforcementCompelling compliance with rules
discipline · orders · delegation · oversight · muscle · shakedown · tribute · coordination · supervision · management
cartel
Price-fixing coalition
- gangOrganized criminal group
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- criminal enterpriseOrganized illegal business venture
trafficking · smuggling · laundering · bootlegging · contraband · kingpin · godfather · outfit · ring · network
underbossesbosses
Managers or raised studs
kingpins · dons · godfathers · crime lords · heads
underbossesunderlings
Lower-ranked employees
foot soldiers · soldiers · grunts · lackeys · henchmen