/məˈlɪʃəsˈ/ – Adjective
Definition: có ác ý, có chủ ý hại người.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “malicious” refers to the intentional doing of a wrongful act with the intent to harm another person or their property, without justification or excuse. It implies a deliberate and wrongful intention to cause harm or injury.
Example: The defendant was charged with maliciously spreading false information about the plaintiff with the intent to harm their reputation.