Where does “collusion” come from?
Collusion comes from Middle English collusion, from Old French collusion, from Latin collusio, a noun formation using the suffix -tio added to con-, itself from cum meaning "with."
collusion (English): A secret agreement for an illegal purpose;...
Definitions
- A secret agreement for an illegal purpose;...
Ancestry of “collusion”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | collusioun | A agreement made under secrecy; An action of... |
| 2 | Old French | collusion | — |
| 3 | Latin | collusionem | accusative singular of collūsiō; act of... |
Words derived from “collusion”