collusion

Definitions

Secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose.

A conspiracy or secret understanding between two or more parties to defraud a third party or gain an unfair advantage.

Examples

The investigation uncovered evidence of collusion between the two rival companies to fix market prices.

The judge dismissed the case after finding no proof of collusion between the defense attorney and the prosecution.

Synonyms

conspiracy complicity connivance plotting intrigue cooperation cabal

Antonyms

honesty transparency independence opposition competition openness integrity