plural conspiracies
1
: a secret plan made by two or more people to do something that is harmful or illegal
The CIA uncovered a conspiracy against the government.
2
: the act of secretly planning to do something that is harmful or illegal
They were accused of conspiracy to commit murder.
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“Conspiracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/conspiracy. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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