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Collusion

usgb/kəˈluːʒn/Volume
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Secretive NaturePlay
Collusion always involves secrecy. It's not done openly, as it involves deceit or trickery. SlideThe employees were in collusion to embezzle funds, holding secret meetings to plan.
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Negative ConnotationsPlay
Collusion suggests dishonesty and is used in contexts where trust is betrayed. SlideThe two firms were in collusion to fix prices, which is unfair to customers.
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Not Always IllegalPlay
Collusion is not always against the law but is generally viewed as unethical or unfair. SlideTheir collusion to exclude her from meetings wasn't illegal, but it was morally questionable.