collusion
nounUK /kəˈluːʒn/
US /kəˈluːʒn/
A secret plan by people to trick or cheat others.
The two companies were fined for collusion when they secretly agreed to fix prices.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A secret agreement between two or more people to do something dishonest or harmful.
The investigation uncovered collusion between officials and local businesses.
3. In law, a secret understanding between parties to deceive a court or a third person.
The judge dismissed the case because of suspected collusion between the witnesses.
4. In economics, secret cooperation between competing firms to limit competition.
Regulators accused the airlines of collusion over ticket prices.