Just desserts?
They were arrested because they colluded with the Mafia.
quota
acreage, arrange, collude, connive
Tacit collusion
1) cooperate, combine, contribute 2)cabal, plot, scheme, contrive
To be in cahoots with someone is to collude with someone; in other words, to be in partnership or in league with someone. Usually a questionable collaboration or secret partnership.
teamwork, partnership, cooperation, association, alliance
unwilling to offer him fair value for his valuable pearl. They collude to try to deceive Kino into selling low.
OPEC is an alliance formed by the oil producing countries of the world who collude and decide on how much oil to produce, keeping the cost higher than it should be.
No, it is illegal for South African firms to collude on pricing. Such practices are considered anti-competitive and violate the Competition Act of 1998, which prohibits agreements between firms that restrict competition. Engaging in price collusion can lead to significant penalties, including fines and legal action from the Competition Commission of South Africa. Firms are encouraged to compete fairly to promote a healthy market environment.
work together, team up, join forces, cooperate, conspire, collude, fraternize
Either an oligopoly (dominated by a few firms) or monopoly (if these 4 firms collude - control price and supply)