Malefaction: meaning, definitions and examples

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malefaction

 

[ mรฆlษชหˆfรฆkสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น malefaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคทเฅเค•เคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verbrechen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kejahatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะปะพั‡ะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zbrodnia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ช่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท malรฉfaction

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ delito

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถtรผlรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•…ํ–‰

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑูŠู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zloฤin

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zloฤin

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถ่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zlo dejanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ illverk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑา›ั‹า›ะฑาฑะทัƒัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒœแƒแƒจแƒแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cinayษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.