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malice

Pronunciation: /ˈmalɪs/

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Definition of malice

noun

[mass noun]
  • the desire to harm someone; ill will:I bear no malice towards anybody
  • Law wrongful intention, especially as increasing the guilt of certain offences.

Origin:

Middle English: via Old French from Latin malitia, from malus 'bad'

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