Meaning & Definition of word "Complicity"

Complicity

/kəmˈplɪsɪti/

1. The state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.
- Example: His complicity in the fraud scheme was proven during the trial.
2. A partnership or involvement in wrongdoing; conspiracy.
- Example: The investigation revealed the complicity of several officials in the corruption scandal.
3. The condition of being implicated; the association in a crime.
- Example: Detectives looked for evidence of complicity among the suspects.

●From Latin complicitas, from complicare 'to fold together, involve'.

complicit behavior:

Engaging in actions that imply involvement in wrongdoing.

turn a blind eye to complicity:

To ignore or overlook someone's involvement in illegal activity.

complicity goes both ways:

Involvement can be mutual among parties.

accomplice:

A person who helps another commit a crime.

conspiracy:

An agreement between two or more people to commit an illegal act.

collusion:

Secret or illegal cooperation, especially to cheat or deceive others.

Meaning: In on it

● Example Sentence: If you know what’s happening but say nothing, you’re in on it.

Meaning: Playing ball

● Example Sentence: If she’s in the meeting and doesn’t speak up, she’s just playing ball.