MALICE


Meaning of MALICE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmælɪs ]

n. 1 a the intention to do evil. b a desire to tease, esp. cruelly. 2 Law wrongful intention, esp. as increasing the guilt of certain offences. ømalice aforethought (or prepense) Law the intention to commit a crime, esp. murder. [ME f. OF f. L malitia f. malus bad]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.