/wɪð ˈmælɪs əˈfɔrˌθɔt/ – Phrase
Definition: cố ý phạm tội.
A more thorough explanation: “Malice aforethought” is a legal term used to describe the mental state of a person who intentionally commits a wrongful act with the knowledge that it is likely to cause harm or death to another person. It is a necessary element in proving the crime of murder in many jurisdictions, indicating that the perpetrator acted with premeditation and intent to cause harm.
Example: The defendant was charged with first-degree murder for killing the victim with malice aforethought.