1. A complicated, devious, and often secretive scheme or conspiracy characterized by intricate political maneuvering and deceit
The company's corporate restructuring involved a Byzantine plot of mergers and hidden alliances.
A reestruturação corporativa da empresa envolveu uma trama byzantina de fusões e alianças ocultas.
2. Any convoluted plan with multiple hidden layers of complexity and deception, typically involving political intrigue
The detective uncovered a Byzantine plot involving several government officials and corporate executives.
O detetive descobriu uma conspiração byzantina envolvendo vários funcionários do governo e executivos corporativos.