connive
connive (k[schwa]-nIv), vb. 1. To knowingly overlook another’s wrongdoing. 2. Loosely, to conspire.
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connivance
connivance (k[schwa]-nI-v[schwa]nts), n. 1. The act of indulging or ignoring another’s wrongdoing, esp. when action should be taken to prevent it. 2. Family law. As a defense to divorce, one spouse’s corrupt consent, express or implied, to have the other commit adultery or some other act of sexual misconduct. • Consent is an essential element