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