Meaning of machination in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌmækəˈneɪʃən/

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1. Noun

   machination

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from Old French, or Latin machinatio-, from machinat-‘contrived’ (see machinate)

   Definitions

   1. a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends