/ˈmeɪləm prəˈhɪbɪtəm/ – Latin Phrase
Definition: hành vi phạm tội vì bị cấm (loại hình phạm tội ít nguy hiểm nhất, không xâm phạm những chuẩn mực của pháp lý tự nhiên).
A more thorough explanation: “Malum prohibitum” is a Latin term used in legal contexts to refer to acts that are considered wrong or prohibited solely because they are prohibited by law, rather than being inherently morally wrong. These acts are typically regulatory offenses or violations of statutory law, as opposed to crimes that are inherently immoral or harmful.
Example: Possessing a firearm without a valid license is considered malum prohibitum under state law.