collusion

/kəˈluːʒən/
noun
  1. Secret cooperation between two or more parties to deceive others or achieve an illegal or dishonest goal.
    • There was evidence of collusion between the politician and the contractor.
    • The two companies were found guilty of collusion to fix prices.
    • The referee was accused of collusion with the betting ring.
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