Definition of COLLUSION

collusion

Meanings

Plural: collusions

Noun

  • secret agreement
  • agreement on a secret plot
  • A private, cooperative agreement or arrangement between groups that otherwise maintain the pretense of competition, contention or non-cooperation.
  • A private agreement for a fraudulent or illegal purpose; conspiracy.

Origin / Etymology

Dated from the 14th century C.E. as Middle English collusioun, collusion; from Old French collusion, from Latin collusio (“act of colluding”).

Synonyms

connivance

Scrabble Score: 11

collusion is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
collusion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
collusion is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

collusion is a valid Words With Friends word