connivance
|con/ni/vance|
C1
/kəˈnaɪvəns/
secret approval
Etymology
Etymology Information
'connivance' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'conniventia,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'nivere' meant 'to wink.'
Historical Evolution
'conniventia' transformed into the French word 'connivence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'connivance' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wink together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'secretly allowing wrongdoing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
willingness to secretly allow or be involved in wrongdoing, especially an immoral or illegal act.
The manager's connivance in the fraud was eventually discovered.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45