conspiratory

con·spir·a·cy

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Definitions of conspiratory word

noun plural conspiratory the act of conspiring. 1
noun plural conspiratory an evil, unlawful, treacherous, or surreptitious plan formulated in secret by two or more persons; plot. 1
noun plural conspiratory a combination of persons for a secret, unlawful, or evil purpose: He joined the conspiracy to overthrow the government. 1
noun plural conspiratory Law. an agreement by two or more persons to commit a crime, fraud, or other wrongful act. 1
noun plural conspiratory any concurrence in action; combination in bringing about a given result. 1
noun conspiratory Of, or relating to a conspiracy; conspiratorial. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English conspiracie, probably < Anglo-French; see conspire, -acy; replacing Middle English conspiracioun; see conspiration

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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