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machinations

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machinations
plural noun
he was cheated by the political machinations of the legislature:
schemes, plotting, plots, intrigues, conspiracies, designs, plans, devices, ploys, ruses, tricks, wiles, stratagems, tactics, manoeuvres, manoeuvring, contrivances, expedients;
rare complots.
machination Oxford Dictionary of English