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collusion

Noun

IPA /kəˈluːʒn/

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Secret cooperation between people to deceive others or do something dishonest.

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collusion/kəˈluːʒn/

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Collusion is secret cooperation for a dishonest purpose.

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The detective suspected collusion between the two witnesses.
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collusion — Secret cooperation between people to deceive others or do something dishonest.

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Secret cooperation between people to deceive others or do something dishonest.

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From Latin collusio, related to colludere and elements meaning together and play.

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In collusion with names the person or group involved in the secret cooperation.

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