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Simple English definitions for legal terms
malefaction
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A quick definition of malefaction:
Term: malefaction
Definition: Malefaction means doing something bad or evil. It is an old-fashioned word that describes a crime or offense. Another word for malefaction is maleficium. Malefactory is an adjective that describes something related to malefaction.
A more thorough explanation:
A malefaction is an evil deed or a crime. It is something that someone does that is wrong and against the law. For example, stealing, hurting someone, or lying to the police are all malefactions.
The word comes from the Latin word "malefacere" which means "to do evil". It is an old-fashioned word that is not used very often today.
Example: John was arrested for his malefaction of robbing a bank. This means that John did something wrong by stealing money from a bank, which is a crime.