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conspiracies
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a secret plan by a group to commit an unlawful, harmful, or treacherous act
- The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
- He was arrested for participating in a conspiracy to commit fraud.
- The novel tells the story of a conspiracy against the monarchy.
- Investigators suspected a conspiracy to manipulate election results.
- The conspiracy was planned in secrecy for months.
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the act of secretly collaborating with others to commit a harmful or illegal deed
- Conspiracy is considered a serious offense under criminal law.
- They were charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.
- The investigation focused on conspiracy between rival companies.
- He admitted to conspiracy as part of a plea bargain.
- Conspiracy often involves meetings and secret communications.
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the set of individuals acting collectively to plan and execute a secret unlawful or harmful act
- The conspiracy included several high-ranking officials.
- A conspiracy of hackers stole sensitive data from the company.
- The plotters formed a conspiracy to manipulate the stock market.
- The court prosecuted the entire conspiracy involved in the scheme.
- The conspiracy consisted of insiders and external collaborators.
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