noun
- a high-ranking member of a criminal organization who serves as second-in-command to the boss
Usage: organized crime
Examples
- The underboss was arrested in a major FBI operation targeting the crime family.
- He worked his way up from soldier to underboss over two decades.
- The underboss handled day-to-day operations while the boss remained in hiding.
- Federal prosecutors charged the underboss with racketeering and extortion.
- After the boss was imprisoned, the underboss took control of the organization.
- The underboss met with captains from different crews to discuss territory.