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- Western scholars have traditionally used the term "witchcraft" to describe the use of supernatural powers to cause misfortune.
This term has been historically associated with the belief in individuals using magic or supernatural means to harm others or cause negative events to occur. It is often linked to superstitions and cultural beliefs surrounding the concept of witchcraft as a malevolent practice.
The other options provided in the question, such as fictional witches associated with Halloween and magical practices for good used by Wiccans, do not encompass the traditional understanding of witchcraft by Western scholars.
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