Măl'e-dĭ'cen-cy, n.

n. [Lat. maledicentia, It. maledicenza, maldicenza, Sp. & Pg. maledicencia, Pr. maldizensa, O. Fr. maledicence. See infra.] The quality or practice of being maledicent; evil speaking; reproachful language. [Obs.] Atterbury.