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Conspiracy of Silence

Definition:

A conspiracy of silence refers to a situation where a group of people intentionally avoids discussing or acknowledging a specific topic, typically to hide information or protect their interests.

Senses:

1. Noun (Social Context): A situation where a group collectively decides not to discuss a specific subject matter.

2. Noun (Legal Context): An agreement among a group to withhold or conceal information regarding a criminal act.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun:

• The employees formed a conspiracy of silence to protect their corrupt manager.
• The community had a conspiracy of silence surrounding the illegal activities happening in their neighborhood.
• There seemed to be a conspiracy of silence among the politicians, avoiding any discussion about the controversial bill.

2. Noun:

• The courtroom was shocked by the defendant's conspiracy of silence, as no witnesses were willing to provide any information.
• The detectives uncovered a conspiracy of silence among the witnesses, hindering the progress of the investigation.
• The prosecutors were determined to break the conspiracy of silence and bring the truth to light.

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