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conspiracy
noun
see also conspiracy theory
plot, intrigue, machination, conspiracy, cabal mean a plan secretly devised to accomplish an evil or treacherous end.
plot implies careful foresight in planning a complex scheme.
intrigue suggests secret underhanded maneuvering in an atmosphere of duplicity.
machination implies a contriving of annoyances, injuries, or evils by indirect means.
conspiracy implies a secret agreement among several people usually involving treason or great treachery.
cabal typically applies to political intrigue involving persons of some eminence.
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“Conspiracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspiracy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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nounNote: Some states require an overt act in addition to the agreement to constitute conspiracy.
Latin conspiratio, from conspirare to conspire see conspire
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