Definition of Collusive

1. Adjective. Acting together in secret toward a fraudulent or illegal end.

Exact synonyms: Conniving
Similar to: Covert
Derivative terms: Collude

Definition of Collusive

1. a. Characterized by collusion; done or planned in collusion.

Definition of Collusive

1. Adjective. secretly acting together for a fraudulent or illegal purpose ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Collusive

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Collusive

collum fibulae
collum folliculi pili
collum humeri
collum mallei
collum mandibulae
collum ossis femoris
collum radii
collum scapulae
collum tali
collum vesicae biliaris
collum vesicae felleae
collusion
collusions
collusitate
collusive (current term)
collusively
collusiveness
collusory
collutories
collutorium
collutory
colluvia
colluvial
colluvies
colluvium
colluviums
colly
collybist
collybists

Literary usage of Collusive

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Law of Patents for Useful Inventions by William Callyhan Robinson (1890)
"That collusive suits will not be permitted, see Barker v. ... That a collusive decree may be annulled on the application of a stranger, see Barker v. ..."

2. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1886)
"This opened wide the door for frauda upon the jurisdiction of the court by collusive transfers, so as to make colorable parties and create cases cognizable ..."

3. The Laws of the Customs: Consolidated by Direction of the Lords by Felix John Hamel (1854)
"collusive MISCONDUCT OF OFFICERS. The provisions relating to collusive seizures are directed chiefly against officers guilty of any breach of ..."

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