machination
Cross references: 1. plot mach.i.na.tion \.mak-*-'na--sh*n, mash-*-\ n 1: an act of machinating 2: a scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usu. evil end
Webster's English DictionaryCross references: 1. plot mach.i.na.tion \.mak-*-'na--sh*n, mash-*-\ n 1: an act of machinating 2: a scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usu. evil end