Legal phrases are followed by four meanings. Choose the most appropriate option: Malus animus
A
Good intention
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B
Bad intention
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C
Physical force
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D
Animal farm.
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Solution
The correct option is B Bad intention 'Malus animus' means bad intention.
It's is a Latin legal maxim. Which signifies the concept of bade intention to harm someone or doing an offence intentionally whether it's a theft. In law, intention matters as offence done for self-defence is not a crime because it's not done with the intention to do so.