(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Manoeuvre.

artifice behind-the-scenes influence cabal collusion complicity complot confederacy connivance conspiracy contrivance contriving counterplot covin deep-laid plot devices engineering expedients finagling finesse frame-up game influence intrigue little game machination maneuvers manipulation plot plotting political influence rigging scheme schemery scheming stratagem tactical maneuvers tactics trick underplot web of intrigue wire-pulling