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dolus malus

noun
dolus ma·lus | \ -ˈmäləs , -ˈmāl- \

Definition of dolus malus 

Roman, civil, & Scots law

: fraud and misrepresentation that is actionable and punishable or is ground for rescinding the transaction resulting from it

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History and Etymology for dolus malus

Latin, bad deceit

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