Definitions

1. noun

a Latin term used in various contexts, including law and philosophy, to mean an evil or wrong action.

“The court found the defendant’s actions to be a malum in the eyes of the law.”

2. noun

a wrong or evil in the sense of a moral fault or sin.

“The priest preached about the malum of greed and the importance of charity.”

3. adjective

wrong or evil.

“The malum actions of the corrupt politician were exposed in the media.”