covin

/ˈkʌvɪn/
noun
  1. A secret agreement between two or more people to trick or cheat someone else.
    • The contract was void because it was made through covin.
    • In medieval law, covin was a serious crime punishable by fines.
    • The two businessmen were accused of covin to fix prices.
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