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Definition of collusion

collusion

/kəˈluː.ʒən/
col · lu · sion
Adverb:collusively
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Plural:collusions
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Adjective:collusive
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collusion Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy between two or more parties, especially in order to cheat, deceive, or defraud others.

Example

"The regulatory agency launched an investigation into allegations of price-fixing and collusion among the rival airlines."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used interchangeably with 'conspiracy' in casual speech, 'collusion' is not a specific statutory crime in most jurisdictions (except in antitrust law), whereas 'conspiracy' is a formal legal offense.

• Rhymes for collusion

• Nearby Words

colloquially
collude
colluder
collusion
collusive
colobus
cologne

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Anglo-French and Latin 'collusionem', derived from 'colludere', meaning 'to play together' or 'to act in secret agreement' (from 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'ludere' meaning 'to play').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Collusion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/collusion
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