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Webster 1913 Edition

Malevolence

Ma-lev′o-lence

,
Noun.
[L.
malevolentia
. See
Malevolent
.]
The quality or state of being malevolent; evil disposition toward another; inclination to injure others; ill will. See Synonym of
Malice
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Malevolence

MALEV'OLENCE

,
Noun.
[L. malevolentia; malum, evil, and volens, volo, to will.] Ill will, personal hatred; evil disposition towards another; enmity of heart; inclination to injure others. It expresses less than malignity.

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