collusion
a secret agreement, especially for fraudulent or treacherous purposes; conspiracy: Some of his employees were acting in collusion to rob him.
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.
Origin of collusion
1Other words for collusion
Other words from collusion
- non·col·lu·sion, noun
- pre·col·lu·sion, noun
Words that may be confused with collusion
- collision, collusion
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How to use collusion in a sentence
We look at chaotic politics and find hidden intentions, strategies and collusions.
And then the delusions, collusions, and hopeless entanglement of deceit mixed up with Spiritualism!
The Argosy | VariousThus the men are kept up to their work, and collusions with thieves are rendered exceedingly difficult.
Curiosities of Civilization | Andrew WynterOn the whole, I question whether collisions and collusions do not cause as much good as harm.
British Dictionary definitions for collusion
/ (kəˈluːʒən) /
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
Origin of collusion
1Derived forms of collusion
- collusive, adjective
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