Legal Definitions - defacere

defacere

Defacere is a Latin word that means to deface or disfigure something. It is similar to the word "diffacere."

• The graffiti artist defaced the wall with spray paint.
• The vandals defaced the statue by chipping away at its features.

These examples show how defacere is used to describe the act of intentionally damaging or altering the appearance of something. In both cases, the wall and statue were changed in a way that made them look worse or less valuable.