SportsAugust 28, 2026

collusion

kuh-LOO-zhun

Definition

A secret, often illegal agreement between parties to deceive or cheat others for a shared advantage.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'collusio', meaning 'a playing together' or 'secret agreement,' which eventually entered English through French to describe a conspiratorial partnership.

In the news

The word appears in the article's comments section as part of a list of terms used by readers to debate political and economic issues, reflecting how such emotionally charged words are frequently used in public discourse.

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