Definition of malice

mal´ice   Pronunciation: măl´ĭs
n.1.Enmity of heart; malevolence; ill will; a spirit delighting in harm or misfortune to another; a disposition to injure another; a malignant design of evil.
Envy, hatred, and malice are three distinct passions of the mind.
- Ld. Holt.
2.(Law) Any wicked or mischievous intention of the mind; a depraved inclination to mischief; an intention to vex, annoy, or injure another person, or to do a wrongful act without just cause or cause or excuse; a wanton disregard of the rights or safety of others; willfulness.
Malice aforethought
malice previously and deliberately entertained.
Proud tyrants who maliciously destroy
And ride o'er ruins with malignant joy.
- Somerville.
in some connections, malignity seems rather more pertinently applied to a radical depravity of nature, and malignancy to indications of this depravity, in temper and conduct in particular instances.
- Cogan.
v. t.1.To regard with extreme ill will.


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