Definitions

1. noun

An act or instance of doing evil; a wicked deed.

“The malefice of the thief went unpunished for years.”

2. noun

A person or thing that causes evil or harm.

“The malefice that ruined the company was a corrupt executive.”

3. noun

A wicked or evil spirit, especially in medieval folklore.

“The villagers believed in the malefice that haunted the abandoned house.”