Complicity

usgb/kəmˈplɪsəti/
noun

The act of helping someone else do something wrong or illegal.

He was arrested for his complicity in the crime.
Visual representation of "complicity" - The act of helping someone else do something wrong or illegal.

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  • guilty of complicity
  • complicity in crime

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Negative Connotation

Complicity carries a negative feeling, suggesting involvement in wrongdoing.

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The CEO denied complicity in the embezzlement scandal.
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Legal Context

Often used in legal or crime-related contexts to describe aiding unlawful acts.

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She faced charges for her complicity in the fraud scheme.
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Moral Implication

Using 'complicity' implies a moral judgment against the actions taken.

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His silence on the issue amounted to complicity.
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