Definition of Maleficence

an act or state that is considered harmful or evil

Examples of Maleficence in a sentence

The policeman was charged with maleficence of office after he was discovered smuggling drugs into the jail.  🔊

In the act of maleficence, the evil fairy, Maleficent, cast a death spell on the innocent baby.  🔊

By performing surgeries incorrectly and misdiagnosing patients on purpose, the quack doctor’s maleficence harmed a lot of people.  🔊

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