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   collusion

   /kəˈl(j)uːʒn/

   noun

   • 1. secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy in order to deceive others: "the armed forces were working in collusion with drug traffickers"
   • ▪ collusion between ostensible opponents in a lawsuit.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin collusio(n-), from colludere ‘have a secret agreement’ (see collude).

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   The meaning of COLLUSION is secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose. How to use collusion in a sentence.

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   Collusion definition: a secret agreement, especially for fraudulent or treacherous purposes; conspiracy. See examples of COLLUSION used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOLLUSION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   a secret understanding between two or more persons to gain something illegally, to defraud another of his or her rights, or to appear as adversaries though in agreement. collusion of husband and wife to obtain a divorce. SYNONYMS 1. intrigue, connivance, complicity.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcollusion noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   noun. /kəˈluːʒn/ [uncountable] (formal, disapproving) secret agreement especially in order to do something dishonest or to trick people. in collusion with somebody The police were corrupt and were operating in collusion with the drug dealers.

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   The noun collusion almost always implies that plans are being made because of some nefarious, most likely illegal, purpose. An art thief could be in collusion with a museum director to steal a famous painting from an art museum.

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   Define collusion. collusion synonyms, collusion pronunciation, collusion translation, English dictionary definition of collusion. a secret agreement to defraud or deceive: Proof of collusion led to their arrest.

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    collusion. noun. /kəˈluʒn/. [uncountable] (formal) (disapproving) secret agreement especially in order to do something dishonest or to trick people The police were corrupt and were operating in collusion with the drug dealers.

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    Britannica Dictionary definition of COLLUSION. [noncount] : secret cooperation for an illegal or dishonest purpose. The company was acting in collusion with manufacturers to inflate prices. — often + between. She uncovered collusion between city officials and certain local businesses.