Editing Conspiracy theory (section)

== Definitions == 
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language says a conspiracy theory is "a theory seeking to explain a disputed case or matter as a plot by a secret group or alliance rather than an individual or isolated act." <ref name="AmericanHeritage"/>

Merriam-Webster: A conspiracy theory is "a theory that explains an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful conspirators." Examples include the conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of [[John F. Kennedy]]. Additionally, it may refer to a theory asserting that a secret of great importance is being kept from the public, such as claims about a [[reptilian humanoid cabal]] allegedly running the world. <ref name="MerriamWebster"/>

Wiktionary: Conspiracy theory can refer to:

A hypothesis that posits conspiracy or collusion. <ref name="WiktionaryDefinition">https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/conspiracy_theory#English</ref>

A term used dismissively or derogatorily to denote hypothetical speculation that is commonly considered untrue or outlandish. <ref name="WiktionaryDefinition"/>