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collusion
[ kuh-loo-zhuhn ]
noun
- a secret agreement, especially for fraudulent or treacherous purposes; conspiracy:
Some of his employees were acting in collusion to rob him.
Synonyms: complicity, connivance, intrigue
- Law. a secret understanding between two or more persons to gain something illegally, to defraud someone's rights, or to appear as adversaries though in agreement:
collusion of husband and wife to obtain a divorce.
collusion
/ kəˈluːʒən /
noun
- secret agreement for a fraudulent purpose; connivance; conspiracy
- a secret agreement between opponents at law in order to obtain a judicial decision for some wrongful or improper purpose
Derived Forms
- colˈlusive, adjective
Other Words From
- noncol·lusion noun
- precol·lusion noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of collusion1
Word History and Origins
Origin of collusion1
Example Sentences
Every 10 years, after the Census, legislators get together and draw district lines in collusion.
They see collusion and deception and they say Ankara is determined to subjugate them.
In terms of dealing with “talent,” collusion is not the only way the Valley oligarchs work to keep wages down.
Over investment, under consumption; oversaving, undervaluing currency, plus collusion between state and business.
This was a matter of routine in a sport with a culture of collusion and cheating.
Robertet brought the required documents, showing a devotion which might be called collusion.
Plaster and enormous spiders dropped (not, of course in collusion) from the ceilings in the dark.
The hired advocate may calumniate as he will, but he can show no collusion or connivance on your part.
Being twins, we are much alike and always under suspicion of what Uncle John used to call “collusion.”
Twelve dozen, solid silver and teaset to match, bought without consulting us, by your two rich bachelor uncles in collusion.
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