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connivance
Connivance (noun) means the act of secretly allowing or taking part in wrongdoing.
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The act of secretly allowing or taking part in wrongdoing.
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Etymology
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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What is the meaning of connivance?
"connivance" (noun) means the act of secretly allowing or taking part in wrongdoing.
What is another word for connivance?
Other words for "connivance" include collusion.
What is the opposite of connivance?
Opposites of "connivance" include vigilance, scrutiny, notice.
