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Contriving a plot or conspiracy. The act of planning or contriving a scheme for executing some purpose, particularly an evil purpose; an artful design formed with deliberation. … [Read more...] about MACHINATION

Organized crime. A group of criminals who use violence, extortion and threats in order to carry on a criminal enterprise through the wrongful influence of businesses, politicians and others. … [Read more...] about MAFIA

In old pleading. Great beasts, as horses, oxen, etc. Cro. Jac. 580. … [Read more...] about MAGNA AVERIA

In patent law. Any contrivance used to' regulate or augment force or motion; more properly, a complex structure, consisting of a combination, or peculiar modification, of the mechanical powers. The term "machine," in patent law, includes every mechanical device, or combination of mechanical powers and devices, to perform some function and produce a certain effect or result. But … [Read more...] about MACHINE

In English statutes. Witchcraft and sorcery. … [Read more...] about MAGIC