mayhem Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person
  2. noun violent and needless disturbance
    havoc.

WordNet

May"hem noun
Etymology
The same as maim. See Maim.
Definitions
  1. (Law) 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.

Webster 1913