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单词 malum prohibitum
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Definition of malum prohibitum in English:

malum prohibitum

noun ˈmeɪləm prəʊˈhɪbɪtəmˈmaləm prəʊˈhɪbɪtəm
  • Something which is not intrinsically wicked, but which is regarded as wrong because it contravenes a law or regulation. Also as adjective: evil by convention rather than by inherent nature.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Robert Atkyns. From post-classical Latin malum prohibitum from classical Latin malum an evil thing (use as noun of neuter of malus bad: see mal-) + prohibitum forbidden (neuter of past participle of prohibere); compare malum in se.

Definition of malum prohibitum in US English:

malum prohibitum

noun
  • Something which is not intrinsically wicked, but which is regarded as wrong because it contravenes a law or regulation. Also as adjective: evil by convention rather than by inherent nature.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Robert Atkyns. From post-classical Latin malum prohibitum from classical Latin malum an evil thing (use as noun of neuter of malus bad: see mal-) + prohibitum forbidden (neuter of past participle of prohibere); compare malum in se.

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