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Definition malum in se in British English

malum in se noun

noun
1

noun plural mala in se an offense that is evil or wrong from its own nature irrespective of statute; often used with a preceding noun such as crime or act

Example

The judge held that burglary was a crime malum in se.

Definition malum in se in British English