'Mala' definitions:

Definition of 'Mala'

From: GCIDE
  • Mala \Ma"la\, n. pl.; pl. of Malum. [L.] Evils; wrongs; offenses against right and law. [1913 Webster]
  • Mala in se [L.] (Law), offenses which are such from their own nature, at common law, irrespective of statute.
  • Mala prohibita [L.] (Law), offenses prohibited by statute, as distinguished from mala in se, which are offenses at common law. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Mala'

From: GCIDE
  • Malum \Ma"lum\, n.; pl. Mala. [L.] An evil. See Mala. [1913 Webster]

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