illegal act

n a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue n a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) v engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together

a plot to carry out some harmful or illegal act (especially a political plot) n

n a secret agent who incites suspected persons to commit illegal acts

plural of provocateur n a secret agent who incites suspected persons to commit illegal acts

an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the government