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malice definition - legal

n

The state of mind of one intentionally performing a wrongful act.
constructive malice
Malice which can be imputed to the actor because of the nature of the acts committed and the result thereby.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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