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complicity

Syllabification: (com·plic·i·ty)
Pronunciation: /kəmˈplisitē/
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Definition of complicity

noun

  • the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing:they were accused of complicity in the attempt to overthrow the government

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Middle English complice 'an associate', from Old French, from late Latin complex, complic- 'allied', from Latin complicare 'fold together' (see complicate). Compare with accomplice

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