collusive

American  

[kuh-loo-siv] / kəˈlu sɪv /

adjective

1. involving collusion; fraudulently contrived by agreement.

   a collusive agreement to increase prices.

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Other Word Forms

• collusively adverb
• collusiveness noun
• noncollusive adjective
• noncollusively adverb
• noncollusiveness noun
• precollusive adjective
• uncollusive adjective

Etymology

Origin of collusive

First recorded in 1665–75; collus(ion) + -ive

Example Sentences

Former DWP general manager David Wright accused Clark of lying about his role in the collusive lawsuit, one affidavit stated.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2024

In his complaint, Paradis accuses Kabateck of aiding the cover-up of the DWP scandal by not “aggressively pursuing the city” or its lawyers who Paradis alleges perpetrated the collusive lawsuit scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2023

Separately, the government’s search warrants and other confidential documents are also being sought by Dennis Bradshaw, a DWP customer who is suing several attorneys, including Feuer, over their alleged handling of the collusive lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2023

Paradis has admitted his role in the collusive lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2023

I don't object, not I, to know My sires were monkeys, if 'twas so; 210 I touch my ear's collusive tip And own the poor-relationship.

From The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell by Lowell, James Russell