Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Malice Aforethought.
Malice Aforethought - as a noun
(law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal); often at issue in murder trials
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mens reaHypernyms (Closely Related)
planningpreparationprovisionHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He was charged with murder with malice aforethought."
"The prosecution had to prove that the defendant had malice aforethought."
"The defendant argued that there was no evidence of malice aforethought."
"The jury found the defendant guilty of manslaughter instead of murder with malice aforethought."
"The detective suspected that the crime was planned with malice aforethought."
