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   Com·plic·i·ty

   /kəmˈplisədē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing: "he is accused of complicity in a large-scale bribery scheme"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Middle Englishcomplice ‘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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   The meaning of COMPLICITY is association or participation in or as if in a wrongful act. How to use complicity in a sentence.

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   Complicity definition: the state of being an accomplice; partnership or involvement in wrongdoing. See examples of COMPLICITY used in a sentence.

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   COMPLICITY definition: 1. involvement in a crime or some activity that is wrong: 2. involvement in a crime or some…. Learn more.

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   Complicity refers to the act of helping someone else behave inappropriately or illegally. If you find yourself accused of complicity, it's often helpful to show that you were unaware of the other person's intentions.

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   COMPLICIT definition: 1. involved in or knowing about a crime or some activity that is wrong: 2. involved in or knowing…. Learn more.

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   complicity (in something) the act of taking part with another person in a crime synonym collusion. to be guilty of complicity in the murder; evident complicity between the two brothers

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   Complicity is involvement with other people in an illegal activity or plan. [ formal ] Recently a number of policemen were sentenced to death for their complicity in the murder.