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connivance definition - legal

n

The assent to, encouragement of, or promotion of anotherÂ’s wrongdoing by silence or feigned ignorance. See also conspiracy.

v

To be in collusion with another person. See also conspiracy.

n

In family law, the consent by one spouse of the other spouseÂ’s improper conduct (such as adultery), either in advance of the conduct or while it is occurring, when that wrongful conduct is a potential ground for divorce.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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