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machi·na·tion (mak′ə nā′s̸hən, mas̸h′-)

noun

  1. Rare the act of machinating
  2. an artful or secret plot or scheme, esp. one with evil intent: usually used in pl.

Etymology: ME machinacion < L machinatio

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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