Connivance
Pronunciation : Con*niv"ance
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. connivence, L. conniventia.]
Definition : 1. Intentional failure or forbearance to discover a fault or wrongdoing; voluntary oversight; passive consent or co
2. (Law)
Defn: Corrupt or guilty assent to wrongdoing, not involving actual participation in, but knowledge of, and failure to prevent or oppose it.
Syn. -- See Collusion.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913