machination (ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən
;ˌmæʃ-)
Definitions
noun
- an intrigue, plot, or scheme
- the act of devising plots or schemes
Usage examples
The machination of politicians and collapse of the civil police and administration is our biggest headache," says an officer.
India Today (1997)Failing to address questions such as these is not just a case of deliberate political machination.
, Victimology - the victim and the criminal justice process (1989)