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Maleficence Definition & Meaning

maleficence
noun
  1. doing or causing evil
  2. the quality or nature of being harmful or evil

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Frequently asked questions

What does maleficence mean?
doing or causing evil the quality or nature of being harmful or evil
What part of speech is maleficence?
Maleficence is a noun.
How many definitions does maleficence have?
Maleficence has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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