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单词 maleficium
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Definition of maleficium in English:

maleficium

noun ˌmalɪˈfɪkɪəmmalɪˈfɪʃɪəm
  • 1An act of witchcraft performed with the intention of causing damage or injury; the resultant harm.

  • 2A potion or poison, used especially in witchcraft.

  • 3Civil Law. An act of wrongdoing which causes harm, injury, or loss to another party; the result of such an act.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in George Abbot (1562–1633), archbishop of Canterbury. From classical Latin maleficium evil deed, injury, sorcery from maleficus + -ium.

 
 

Definition of maleficium in US English:

maleficium

noun
  • 1An act of witchcraft performed with the intention of causing damage or injury; the resultant harm.

  • 2A potion or poison, used especially in witchcraft.

  • 3Civil Law. An act of wrongdoing which causes harm, injury, or loss to another party; the result of such an act.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in George Abbot (1562–1633), archbishop of Canterbury. From classical Latin maleficium evil deed, injury, sorcery from maleficus + -ium.

 
 
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