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n. 1 A hypothesis alleging that the members of a coordinated group are, and/or were, secretly working together to commit illegal or wrongful actions including attempting to hide the existence of the group and its activities. In notable cases the hypothesis contradicts the mainstream explanation for historical or current events. 2 (context dismissive English) Hypothetical speculation that is untrue or outlandish.
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A conspiracy theory is an explanatory or speculative hypothesis suggesting that two or more persons, or an organization, have conspired to cause or cover up, through secret planning and deliberate action, an event or situation typically regarded as illegal or harmful. The term conspiracy theory has derogatory connotations, suggesting explanations that invoke conspiracies without warrant, often producing hypotheses that contradict the prevailing understanding of historical events or simple facts.
Conspiracy Theory is a 1997 American political action thriller film directed by Richard Donner. The original screenplay by Brian Helgeland centers on an eccentric taxi driver ( Mel Gibson) who believes many world events are triggered by government conspiracies, and the Justice Department attorney ( Julia Roberts) who becomes involved in his life. The movie was a financial success, but critical reviews were mixed.
A conspiracy theory alleges an event or events to be secretly influenced by a premeditated group or groups of powerful people or organizations working together.
Conspiracy theory may also refer to:
- Conspiracy Theory (film), 1997 film starring Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts, and directed by Richard Donner
- Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura, series hosted by former Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura
- Conspiracy Theories, 2006 progressive jazz album by Phil Miller's In Cahoots
Usage examples of "conspiracy theory".
But if you have to work too hard to get a conspiracy theory to come together so all the pieces and connections fit, it’.
The lefts conspiracy theory holds that the rapid calls for Bush by the other networks were all part of John Elliss devilish plan.
While he had the world's attention, he had thrown in a little of his own conspiracy theory for good measure.
Even in conspiracy theory lore, Langdon could think of no references to any sixth brand.
You hear less about the Illuminati today, probably because the whole thing is so cornball, and let's face it, after 200 years even the best conspiracy theory starts to get a little old.
Equally important is cooking up a lurid conspiracy theory to explain why you are being singled out for prosecution.
You just knew he couldn't go a whole week without unveiling some screwy conspiracy theory, and he didn't disappoint us.