noun

collusion

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noun

A secret agreement between people or groups to work together dishonestly, often while pretending to be rivals.

"Regulators found evidence of collusion between the two "competing" airlines to fix ticket prices."

"The scandal exposed collusion between the contractor and the inspector."

How to Use Collusion

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA secret, underhanded deal between parties who are supposed to be independent or opposed.

Common mistake

Collusion implies secrecy and dishonesty; a normal open partnership or cooperation is not collusion.

Common pairings

collusion between evidence of collusion allegations of collusion

collusions plural

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Regulators found evidence of _____ between the two "competing" airlines to fix ticket prices.

From Old French collusion, from Latin collusio, "act of colluding" — secretly playing along together.

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