What is deformation? By Owais Khattak 8:13:00 PM The term deformation is, like several other structural geology terms, used in different ways by different people and under different circumstances. In most cases, particularly in the ï¬eld, the term refers to the distortion (strain) that is expressed in a (deformed) rock. This is also what the word literally means: a change in form or shape.
1. the principles of government set forth in The Prince by Machiavelli, in which political expediency is exalted above morality and the use of er aft and deceit to maintain authority or to effectuate policy is recommended. Also Machiavellism. 2. activity characterized by subtle cunning, duplicity, or bad faith.
Making the world better, one answer at a time. Machiavelli's definition is different from a definition of virtue which ascribes a nobleness to its possession. Instead, he defined virtue merely as a quality to make the person who possesses it admired by others.So he believed virtue was only good if others praise it.aking the world better, one answer at a time. Machiavelli's definition is different from a definition of virtue which ascribes a nobleness to its possession. Instead, he defined virtue merely as a quality to make the person who possesses it admired by others.