ma·li·cious /mə-'li-shəs/ adj: given to, marked by, or arising from malice
malicious destruction of property
ma·li·cious·ly adv
ma·li·cious·ness n
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.