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malice

Syllabification: (mal·ice)
Pronunciation: /ˈmaləs/

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Definition of malice

noun

  • the intention or desire to do evil; ill will:I bear no malice toward anybody
  • Law wrongful intention, especially as increasing the guilt of certain offenses.

Origin:

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

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