PoliticsJuly 16, 2026
connivance
/kəˈnaɪvəns/
Definition
Secret cooperation, tacit approval, or failure to prevent wrongdoing in order to gain an advantage.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'connivere,' meaning to 'shut the eyes' or 'wink.' It entered English to describe the act of ignoring a wrongdoing, implying a willful blindness or silent agreement to let something bad happen.
In the news
In this article, the word refers to the suspicion that billionaire candidate Mikhail Prokhorov may be secretly working with or supported by the Kremlin to manipulate the election. It highlights the concern that his candidacy is not a genuine challenge but a controlled effort to maintain the current power structure.
Presidential elections in Russia: most tense in last 15 years
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