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Connivance

🔄 Synonyms of "Connivance"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
collusionnoun	A private agreement for a fraudulent or illegal purpose; conspiracy.
secret approvalnoun	(law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing
tacit consentnoun	(law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Connivance"

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Word	Definition
collusionnoun	A private agreement for a fraudulent or illegal purpose; conspiracy.
secret approvalnoun	(law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing
tacit consentnoun	(law) tacit approval of someone's wrongdoing
conspiracynoun	An agreement or arrangement between multiple parties to do something harmful, immoral or subversive; an instance of collusion.
complicit	Associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature.
complicitynoun	The state of being complicit; involvement as a partner or accomplice, especially in a crime or other wrongdoing.
abetmentnoun	(chiefly law) The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc.
accomplicenoun	(law) An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory.
acquiescencenoun	A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent consent, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.
accessorynoun	(fashion) An article that completes one's basic outfit, such as a scarf or gloves.
privitynoun	(law) A relationship between parties seen as being a result of their mutual interest or participation in a given transaction, e.g. contract, estate, etc.
pactnoun	An agreement; a compact; a covenant.
collaborationnoun	(uncountable) The act of collaborating.
concertnoun	(countable) A musical performance, usually public, in which several performers or instruments take part.
leniencynoun	The quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case.
leaguenoun	(sports) An organization of sports teams which play against one another for a championship.
plotnoun	(narratology) The course of a story, comprising a series of incidents which are gradually unfolded, sometimes by unexpected means.
tolerancenoun	(uncountable) The ability or practice of tolerating; an acceptance of or patience with the beliefs, opinions or practices of others; a lack of bigotry.
quiescencenoun	Being at rest, quiet, still, inactive or motionless.
conspirationnoun	A plot between two or more people against somebody's wishes; conspiracy.