malum

noun — 2 senses

malum

noun

/ˈmæ.ləm/

Etymology From Latin malum.

1

Formal An evil or wrongdoing.

Related terms
mal, malus, malum in se, malum prohibitum

malum

noun

Etymology Related to Arabic مُعَلِّم (muʕallim, “teacher”).

1

Nautical, Transport India, Historical The mate serving on a ship with English officers and native crew.

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