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conspiration

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌkɒnspɪˈɹeɪʃən/
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  • rhymes with -eɪʃən

1

noun

Meaning 1

Agreement or concurrence for some end or purpose.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A plot between two or more people against somebody's wishes; conspiracy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From Middle English conspiracioun, from Middle French conspiration, from Latin cōnspīrātiō, cōnspīrātiōnem. Doublet of conspiracy.