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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