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Antonyms for malefaction


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mal-uh-fak-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmæl əˈfæk ʃən



Definition of malefaction

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Medieval Latin malefactionem (nominative malefactio), noun of action from past participle stem of malefacere (see malefactor).
  • As in malpractice : noun abuse, misconduct
  • As in misdeed/misdemeanor : noun sin, crime
  • As in misdeed : noun crime
  • As in illegality : noun crime
  • As in immorality : noun crime
  • As in peccancy : noun crime
  • As in crime : noun offense against the law
  • As in guilt : noun blame; bad conscience over responsibility
Example sentences :
  • The only doubt is that the malefaction is worth the burning.
  • Extract from : « The Church of St. Bunco » by Gordon Clark
  • His preferred field of malefaction is the country that is most nearly anarchical.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow On The Dial, and Other Essays » by Ambrose Bierce

Synonyms for malefaction

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