dolus

noun

do·​lus

ˈdōləs

1

Roman, civil, & Scots law : the doing of anything that is contrary to good conscience : the use of a trick, stratagem, artifice, or device to deceive another : deceit

2

Roman, civil, & Scots law : evil or criminal intent similar to malice at the common law in the law of crimes : willful and wanton misconduct in the law of delicts : fraud, deception

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