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Pro Bono Et Malo

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

For good and for evil. PRO CONFESSO (Lat. as confessed).

In equity practice. A decree taken where the defendant has either never appeared in the suit, or, after having appeared, has neglected to answer. 1 Daniell, Ch. Prac. 479; Adams, Eq. 327, 374; 1 Smith, Ch. Prac. 254.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

For good and evil.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

For good and ill; for advantage and detriment