capomandamento

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Italian

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Etymology 1

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From capo- +‎ manda (“mandare”) +‎ -mento, literally “boss (capo) with a mandate (warrant)”.

Noun

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capomandamento m (plural capomandamenti)

  1. (military) warrant officer
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Etymology 2

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From capo- +‎ mandamento. Captain (capo) of a mandamento (mandated territory)

Noun

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capomandamento m (plural capomandamenti)

  1. Mafia boss
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