conspiracy
/kənˈspɪɹəsi/ noun C1- An agreement or arrangement between multiple parties to do something harmful, immoral or subversive; an instance of collusion.
- An agreement between two or more persons to break the law at some time in the future.
- A secret agreement to do something.
- An agreement to work together to bring something about; an act or instance of conspiring.
- A conspiracy theory; a hypothesis alleging conspiracy.
- A situation in which different phonological or grammatical rules lead to similar or related outcomes.
Plural conspiracies
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“Do you know,” said he, “that I begin to believe that I am the unconscious centre of some monstrous conspiracy, and that my life is aimed at as well as my honour?”
“Anyhow, we shall have you on a charge of conspiracy, if not for attempted murder.”
“No confidences, Watson; for they are mighty awkward if it comes to an arrest for conspiracy and murder.”
They are both lying, and in a conspiracy.
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