Ma-lēv'o-lence, n.

n. [Lat. malevolentia, from malevolens; It. malevolenza, malevoglienza, Sp. & Pg. malevolencia, Pr. malevolensa, O. Fr. malevolence, N. Fr. maleveillance. See infra.] The quality of being malevolent; evil disposition toward another; enmity of heart; inclination to injure others. See MALICE.