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collusive

[kuh-loo-siv] / kəˈlu sɪv /
ADJECTIVE
deceitful
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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

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

As legate he took cognizance of all matrimonial causes, and in May, 1527, a collusive action was brought in his court against Henry for cohabiting with his brother's wife.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 by Johnson, Rossiter




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