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Topic: CRIME

Date: 1600-1700
Language: Latin
Origin: nefarius, from nefas 'crime'

nefarious

 adjective
     
ne‧far‧i‧ous formal
SCC evil or criminal:
nefarious activities such as drug trafficking and fraud
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