Definition of connivance
: the act of conniving; especially : knowledge of and active or passive consent to wrongdoing He stole millions of dollars with the connivance of his partner.
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Examples of connivance in a Sentence
was able to sneak out at night with the connivance of a camp counselor
Origin and Etymology of connivance
see connive
First Known Use: 1593
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playLegal Definition of connivance
: the act of conniving especially with regard to a spouse's marital misconduct (as adultery); also : a defense to a charge of marital misconduct in a divorce proceeding — compare condonation
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