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malefit

Malefit (noun) means a detriment or disadvantage.

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A detriment or disadvantage
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Etymology

Attested from 1700s. Learned borrowing from Latin malefit, modeled on benefit. Equivalent to French malfaire.

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"malefit" (noun) means a detriment or disadvantage.

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