Mayhem
English Meaning
The maiming of a person by depriving him of the use of any of his members which are necessary for defense or protection. See Maim.
- Law The offense of willfully maiming or crippling a person.
- Infliction of violent injury on a person or thing; wanton destruction: children committing mayhem in the flower beds.
- A state of violent disorder or riotous confusion; havoc.