In reference to the treatment of his patient by a surgeon, this term signifies improper or unskillful treatment; it may result either from ignorance, neglect, or willfulness; but the word does not necessarily imply that the conduct of the surgeon, in his treatment of the patient, is either willfully or grossly careless. Com. v. Hackett, 2 Allen (Mass.) 142. MALUM, n. Lat. In … [Read more...] about MALTREATMENT
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MALEFACTION
A crime; an offense. … [Read more...] about MALEFACTION
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
This expression is applied to the wanton or reckless destruction of property, and the willful perpetration of injury to the person. … [Read more...] about MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
MALUM
(noun) - Lat. In Roman law. A mast; the mast of a ship.(adjective) - Latin: Wrong; evil; wicked reprehensible. Malum in se. A wrong in itself; an act or case involving illegality from the very nature of the transaction, upon principles of natural, moral, and public law. Story, Ag. … [Read more...] about MALUM
MALEFACTOR
He who is guilty, or has been convicted, of some crime or offense. Maleficia non debent remanere impunita, et impunitas continuum affectum tribuit delinquendi. Evil deeds ought not to remain unpunished; and impunity affords continual incitement to the delinquent. Maleficia propositis distinguuntur. Evil deeds are distinguished from evil purposes, or by their purposes. … [Read more...] about MALEFACTOR