Mala in se
Literal Meaning: "Evil in itself." Legal Definition: This refers to acts that are inherently immoral or wrong by their very nature, regardless of whether a statute prohibits them. These are crimes that violate the natural, moral, or public principles of a civilized society (e.g., murder, rape, or theft).
Contrast: It is distinguished from Mala prohibita, which refers to acts that are wrong only because they are prohibited by law (like traffic violations or licensing technicalities).
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