OK, so Merriam-Webster, which is descended from Noah Webster and is thus considered infallible within the boundaries of the United States, defines Conspiracy Theory as "A theory that explains an event or set of circumstances as the result of a secret plot by usually powerful conspirators."

In the U.S., sez Joe, the perpetrator is usually the Government or the United Nations. Americans would rather trust Putin or large corporations, than the Government or the United Nations.

Now, how is the definition of Conspiracy Theory different in the UK?

-Joe-