Malefaction: meaning, definitions and examples
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malefaction
[ mรฆlษชหfรฆkสษn ]
criminal act
Malefaction refers to a wrongful or evil action, especially one that results in harm or injury to others. This term encompasses various forms of wrongdoing, including criminal activities or immoral behaviors. It often implies a deliberate intent to cause harm. Malefactions can be both minor offenses and serious crimes, illustrating the spectrum of human misconduct.
Synonyms
felony, misdeed, offense, wrongdoing
Examples of usage
- The malefaction perpetrated by the gang shocked the entire community.
- He was charged with multiple malefactions, including theft and assault.
- The book illustrated various historical malefactions by political leaders.
- Malefactions in corporate practices can lead to significant legal repercussions.
Translations
Translations of the word "malefaction" in other languages:
๐ต๐น malefaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคทเฅเคเคฐเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Verbrechen
๐ฎ๐ฉ kejahatan
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะปะพัะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ zbrodnia
๐ฏ๐ต ๆช่ก
๐ซ๐ท malรฉfaction
๐ช๐ธ delito
๐น๐ท kรถtรผlรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุฑูู ุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zloฤin
๐ธ๐ฐ zloฤin
๐จ๐ณ ๆถ่ก
๐ธ๐ฎ zlo dejanje
๐ฎ๐ธ illverk
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑาัาะฑาฑะทัััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cinayษt
๐ฒ๐ฝ delito
Etymology
The term 'malefaction' originates from the Latin word 'malefactio', which combines 'male' meaning 'bad' or 'evil', and 'facere', meaning 'to do' or 'to make'. The use of the term has evolved through Middle English into modern usage, where it emphasizes actions that are not just immoral, but also illegal. Historically, malefaction has been tied to legal and moral contexts, often used in discussions of ethics, law, and crime. In contemporary English, while it is not as commonly used, it remains relevant in legal and literary settings to describe severe forms of wrongdoing. Its roots in Latin underscore its long-standing place in discussions about morality and justice.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,854, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.