Complicity is the action or state of having secondary participation or co-authorship in something. It can have the meaning of connivance or of friendship, being used equally in both directions.
When the sense of collusion is used, there is usually a negative connotation and refers to the quality of being accomplice of some illegal act.
The term complicity is also used as a positive and desirable attitude in a relationship, whether between couples, friends, family, etc.
The connotation generally attributed to this attitude is positive because it demonstrates harmony, companionship and understanding.
Example:
"The relationship between Ana and Marcelo has a lot of complicity".
The complicity in a relationship also involves partnership, trust and support in the most diverse decisions to be taken. Complicity is an important feature in many types of relationships, especially in love ones.
The word can be replaced by synonyms such as: co-participation and collusion.
See also the meaning of fellowship.
What is complicity for Justice?
Legally, an individual who was an accomplice in a criminal act can be tried for their involvement and partnership in carrying out the act.
In this case, whoever plays the role of accomplice, have knowledge or participation the offense or offense that has been or continues to be committed.
Example:
"Rui acted in complicity with Marcos in that criminal act".