/mælɪs əˈfɔrˌθɔt/ – Phrase
Definition: Ý định ác ý trước khi thực hiện hành vi phạm tội.
A more thorough explanation: 1. a deliberate intention (=wish) to kill or seriously harm. The term is used to distinguish murder from unlawful killing.
2. a deliberate intention to commit an illegal act or to do wrong
Example: 1. Attempted murder requires a specific intent to unlawfully kill another human being with malice aforethought.
2. We are confident that there was no malice aforethought with regard to Mr Brown being refused entry.