# mayhems

Pronunciation: say "MAY-uhmz" /ˈmeɪəmz/

## Noun

1. Plural of mayhem. Rare outside legal use, where separate offenses of maiming may be counted. — plural of mayhem
   - Simple: Plural of mayhem. Rare: used mostly in law, for separate crimes of badly injuring someone.
   - _The old court records list two robberies and three mayhems from that year._
   - _The lawyer explained that the charges included two separate mayhems._

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