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conspirator
noun
con·spir·a·tor
kən-ˈspir-ə-tər
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Austin’s alleged conspirators have been behind bars for more than five years, but until recently Austin’s identity and whereabouts had been unknown.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
The foiling of the plot is now celebrated with fireworks, bonfires, and the burning of effigies of Guy Fawkes—all to symbolize the capture and punishment of the conspirators.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Beginning in December 2020, Rhodes and other conspirators plotted to stop Congress from certifying the results of the presidential election, the prosecutors alleged.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
The indictment lists dozens of unnamed conspirators who were not charged.
—Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of conspirator was
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“Conspirator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conspirator. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
conspirator
noun
con·spir·a·tor
kən-ˈspir-ət-ər
: a person who conspires
Legal Definition
conspirator
noun
con·spir·a·tor
kən-ˈspir-ə-tər
: one who conspires
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