The term conspiracy refers to a secret plan by two or more people to commit an unlawful act, typically one that is intended to harm others. It often involves collusion and secrecy in order to achieve some hidden objective, such as committing fraud, sabotage, or violence. The word "conspiracy" can also refer to any agreement between two or more people to act together in a deceitful manner. In popular culture, the term is often associated with theories about secret plots and cover-ups involving powerful individuals or organizations.