In malam partem
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In a bad sense; so as to wear an evil appearance. IN MED IAS RES (Lat). In the middle of things;, into the heart of the subject, with-
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In a bad sense, se as to wear an evil appearance.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Inabadsense, so as to wear an evil appearance. In maleficiis voluntas spectatur, non exitus. In evil deeds regard must be bad to In mateficio, ratihabitio mandato comparatur. Ina case of malfeasance, ratifieation is equivalent tocommand. Dig, 50, 17, 152, 2. In maxima potentia minima licentia, In the greatest power there is the least freedom. Hob. 159.