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collusion definition

col·lu·sion (kə lo̵̅o̅′z̸hən)

noun

a secret agreement for fraudulent or illegal purpose; conspiracy

Etymology: ME < L collusio < collusus, pp. of colludere: see collude

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Alternate definitions:

business collusion definition - business

law collusion definition - legal

collusion Synonyms

collusion

n.

conspiracy, complicity, intrigue, plot; see cooperation 1, intrigue 1, trick 1.


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collusion Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • prevent: The Government is also trying to prevent collusion between local officials and mine owners.

Preposition: between

  • force: Sinn Fein have in the past called for inquiry after inquiry into collusion between security forces and Loyalist paramilitaries.

Adjective modifier

  • tacit: Perhaps his tacit collusion in the fantasies of a silk fetishist would help.

Noun used with modifier

  • security: He repeated his calls for a full inquiry into the killing of lawyer Pat Finucane, and the related allegations of security force collusion.

Preposition: in

  • murder: He has indicated that he is looking carefully at possible collusion in the murder.

Preposition: of

  • government: She points to increasing collusion of government and biotech corporations.

Preposition: with

  • force: More than 3,000 trade unionists have been murdered there since 1989, mostly by right-wing paramilitaries in collusion with security forces.
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