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Definition of conspiracy

conspiracy

/kənˈspɪr.ə.si/
con · spir · a · cy
Adverb:conspiratorially
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Plural:conspiracies
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Adjective:conspiratorial
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• noun

1

A secret plan or agreement by a group of people to do something unlawful, harmful, or deceitful.

Example

"The journalists uncovered a corporate conspiracy to conceal the environmental report from regulators."

2

An agreement between two or more people to commit a crime or accomplish a legal purpose through illegal action (in law).

Example

"All three executives were indicted on federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud."

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• Nearby Words

conspicuously
conspicuousness
conspiracist
conspiracy
conspirator
conspiratorial
conspiratorially

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Anglo-French conspiracie, which derives from Latin conspirare meaning literally 'to breathe together' (from com- 'with, together' + spirare 'to breathe'), evoking the image of plotters whispering closely together.

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