conspiracy

con·spir·a·cy

noun \kən-ˈspir-ə-sē\

plural con·spir·a·cies

Definition of CONSPIRACY

1

: the act of conspiring together

2

a : an agreement among conspirators b : a group of conspirators

Examples of CONSPIRACY

1. The CIA uncovered a conspiracy against the government.
2. They were accused of conspiracy to commit murder.

Origin of CONSPIRACY

Middle English conspiracie, from Latin conspirare

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to CONSPIRACY

Synonyms: cabal, ¹ring, crew, gang, Mafia, mob, syndicate

Related Words: bunch, circle, clan, clique, coterie, coven, crowd, galère, lot, network, pack, set; junta, oligarchy

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