Machination
/ˌmakɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A secret, often deceitful scheme or plot intended to accomplish an unlawful or harmful objective.
The defendant was accused of engaging in machinations to defraud investors.
Forms
- machinations
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'machination' typically implies wrongdoing involving covert planning, useful for describing clandestine acts in litigation or criminal law.
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