conspiracy
US /kənˈspɪr.ə.si/
UK /kənˈspɪr.ə.si/
1.
a secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful
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They uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
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The police are investigating a conspiracy to commit fraud.
2.
the action of plotting or conspiring
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The conspiracy of the rebels was quickly discovered.
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They were accused of conspiracy to defraud.