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conspirative, a.|kənˈspɪrətɪv|
[f. L. conspīrāt- ppl. stem of conspīrāre to conspire: see -ive.]
†1. Pertaining to swearing together. Obs. rare.
1579J. Stubbes Gaping Gulf C ij b, Absolueth aforehand all conspiratif oathes.
2. Engaged in, involving, or characterized by conspiracy.
1887Century Mag. XXXV. 295 Who shall take part in collective and conspirative insurrection. 1921Contemp. Rev. Jan. 29 Spies and active conspirative agents of the foreign and domestic enemy. 1922Chambers's Jrnl. 289/2 The departure itself was arranged in almost a conspirative manner. 1927Observer 11 Dec. 21/2 The Opposition..continued to maintain..its conspirative organisation. |