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ANIMUS DEFAMANDI

\ˈanɪməs dɪfɐmˈandɪ], \ˈanɪməs dɪfɐmˈandɪ], \ˈa_n_ɪ_m_ə_s d_ɪ_f_ɐ_m_ˈa_n_d_ɪ]\

Definitions of ANIMUS DEFAMANDI

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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The intention of defaming. The phrase expresses the malicious intent which is essential in every ease of verbal injury to render it the subject of an action for libel or slander.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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