Definition of Connivance

the act of allowing an illegal action to take place

Examples of Connivance in a sentence

The clerk’s connivance allowed her to watch idly by as her supervisor stole thousands of dollars from the bank.  🔊

Because of the teacher’s connivance, the classroom bully was able to harass many of his fellow students.  🔊

The president’s enemies blame his connivance for the terrorist attacks in our country.  🔊

Due to the connivance of corrupt police officers, drug dealers have been able to sell drugs inside local schools.  🔊

The coach’s connivance permitted the veteran players to torment the rookies.  🔊

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