conspiration

Definitions of conspiration
  1. noun
    a group of conspirators banded together to achieve some harmful or illegal purpose
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    type of:
    bande, cercle
    an unofficial association of people or groups
  2. noun
    a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot)
    synonyms: cabale
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    type of:
    complot, plan
    a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
  3. noun
    a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
    synonyms: cabale, intrigue, machination
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    type of:
    complot, plan
    a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
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