connivance
The origin and history of connivance.
Etymology
Dating from the early 18th century, it replaced the earlier form connivence (late 16th century), from Latin connīventia, from connīvēns (“winking”).
The origin and history of connivance.
Dating from the early 18th century, it replaced the earlier form connivence (late 16th century), from Latin connīventia, from connīvēns (“winking”).
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