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A crime; an offense. … [Read more...] about MALEFACTION

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

(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

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

Also known as malicious arrest. torts, or remedies. These terms import a wanton prosecution or arrest, made by a prosecutor in a criminal proceeding, or a plaintiff in a civil suit, without probable cause, by a regular process and proceeding, which the facts did not warrant, as appears by the result. 2. This definition will be analyzed by considering, 1. The nature of the … [Read more...] about MALICIOUS PROSECUTION