collusion

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Noun collusion has 2 senses

collusion - secret agreement
--₁ is a kind of agreement, arrangement

Derived form: verb collude₁
connivance, collusion - agreement on a secret plot
--₂ is a kind of agreement
--₂ has particulars: cahoots
Derived form: verb collude₁

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Collusion

noun

1. Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to deceive or gain an unfair advantage over others.

Example: The companies were fined for their collusion in fixing prices.

verb

1. Act together secretly or illegally in order to deceive or gain an unfair advantage over others.

Example: It is suspected that the politicians colluded to manipulate the election results.