Definition: The word 'Banquo' in Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth' refers to a character who, by the end of the play, becomes the symbol for corruption and betrayal within the Macbeth plot. Banquo was one of the three witches who predicted the execution of King Duncan, the previous king, as he was accused of being involved with an affair with Lady Margaret, his wife. Banquo's death in the final scene serves as a catalyst for macbeth’s descent into madness, whereupon he murders Duncan and betrays Macbeth to kill him off as well. The term 'banquo' is often used in jest or metaphorically to signify corruption or treachery within society.
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