conspiracy
//kənˈspɪɹəsi//
Forms
- Plural
- conspiracies
Definitions
1.An agreement or arrangement between multiple parties to do something harmful, immoral or subversive; an instance of collusion.
- Conspiracies, like all other exercises of human ingenuity, are of very different kinds. The gloomy plots arranged in old Italian halls..
2.An agreement between two or more persons to break the law at some time in the future.
3.A secret agreement to do something.
- Nina nods her understanding and joins the conspiracy to surprise Victoria.
- Have you been part of a surprise party conspiracy or plotted a delightful treat for someone you love?
- The four kids giggled as they filed out the door and climbed into her car. It was obvious that this was a conspiracy!
4.An agreement to work together to bring something about; an act or instance of conspiring.
- When collaboration is conscious, planned, and shared with others, excitement builds and a conspiracy develops.
- Retelling stories can provide a time of reflection, but the idea is to create a conspiracy to open up new ways of thinking in order to change education.
- By teaming up, local educators and community leaders can forge a potent, positive conspiracy to help our children to strive for success in school and ultimately in life.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3765
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From Middle English conspiracie
From Anglo-Norman conspiracie
From Latin cōnspīrātiō
From conspire + -acy.