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I don't think an above board negotiation to purchase in bulk is correct to refer to as collusion. In lieu of other details it's just a purchase agreement.
by fc417fc802 7mo ago
I don't think an above board negotiation to purchase in bulk is correct to refer to as collusion. In lieu of other details it's just a purchase agreement.
- einpoklum 7mo agoCollude is originally a combination of Latin words, isn't it? "co"/"com" which means with, or togther, plus "lude" or "ludere", like means something like "to fight" or "to play" I believe. But - I'm not a native speaker so maybe I should have used another term.
- fc417fc802 7mo ago"Collude" carries a strong negative connotation, possibly but not necessarily criminal; certainly within a grey area though and at least somewhat secretive. For above board dealings in the open perhaps "cooperate". If it took opponents by surprise and left them disadvantaged then perhaps "outmaneuvered". If it was open and legal it could nonetheless still be "objectionable" or "callous".