Collusion

usgb/kəˈluːʒn/
noun

Secret agreement or cooperation between people with the purpose of cheating or deceiving others.

There was an alleged collusion between the judge and the defendant.
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Often appears as...

  • in collusion
  • act of collusion

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Formal

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Secretive Nature

Collusion always involves secrecy. It's not done openly, as it involves deceit or trickery.

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The employees were in collusion to embezzle funds, holding secret meetings to plan.
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Negative Connotations

Collusion suggests dishonesty and is used in contexts where trust is betrayed.

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The two firms were in collusion to fix prices, which is unfair to customers.
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Not Always Illegal

Collusion is not always against the law but is generally viewed as unethical or unfair.

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Their collusion to exclude her from meetings wasn't illegal, but it was morally questionable.
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