collusion
n. 1. Any comparing of evidence between witnesses that intentionally or accidentally results in the evidence being tainted. 2. An improper agreement or bargain between parties that one of them should bring proceedings against the other. Collusion is no longer a bar to divorce or nullity proceedings. 3. An agreement between business entities to fix prices or cooperate in restrictive trade practices. Such agreements may be illegal under competition law. See cartel. |