Collusion

Secret agreement between two or more individuals or organisations to limit competition by the use of such methods as deception, misleading behaviour or fraudulent activity, where the objective is to obtain an unfair advantage. Collusion may take the form of a market sharing agreement, price fixing or bid rigging. Legally, all acts affected by collusion are considered to be void. See also Cartel.

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