Complicity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Complicity is a noun meaning The state of being complicit; involvement as a partner or accomplice, especially in a crime or other wrongdoing.
Meaning
The state of being complicit; involvement as a partner or accomplice, especially in a crime or other wrongdoing.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Complexity.
Example Sentences
He drew up a placard, offering Twenty Pounds reward for the apprehension of Stephen Blackpool, suspected of complicity in the robbery of Coketown Bank.
How easy is it, on the other hand, to an enlightened teacher, particularly in the beginning, to elucidate the various forms of rhythm by methodical arrangement in respect of simplicity and increasing complicity or mixture!
Word Forms
- complicities
Synonyms for complicity
Depending on context, synonyms include collusion, complicitousness, connivance.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include complicit, abetment, accomplice, collusion, abetting, conspiracy.
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