Definition of "rascality" [ras•cal•i•ty]

• Behavior or character typical of a rascal. (noun)
• A base or mischievous act. (noun)

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• "_Educated rascality is infinitely more of a menace to society than ignorant rascality_."
• "Not exactly, dear! "replied her grandfather; –" but such little-minded rascality is not just the vice one would expect to find in a gallant soldier. ""
• "There was no remedy for what was called by Lord Lovat's friends, the "rascality" of the judges: -- and again this unworthy Highlander was driven from his own country to seek safety in the land wherein his offences had received their pardon."