collusive
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of collusive
First recorded in 1665–75; collus(ion) + -ive
Example Sentences
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Cornyn told Semafor on Tuesday that the ruling raised a number of issues, including “the potentially collusive nature of the lawsuit.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
They contended that the effort was a fraud upon the court, a collusive arrangement abusing the judicial system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
It also might strip Judge Williams of any real power over the legal dispute, even if she believes the settlement was collusive in nature.
From Slate ● May 15, 2026
It found Kim guilty of manipulating the share price of Deutsch Motors, a South Korean car dealer, which it ruled a "collusive... trading act constituting market manipulation".
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
That all persons concerned in collusive captures by the enemy or in ransoming vessels or their cargoes from the enemy be subjected to adequate penalties.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 1, part 4: James Madison by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
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