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Mala Prohibita

June 24, 2017 by: Content Team

The Latin term mala prohibita translates to mean “wrong because it is prohibited.” This is used in the legal system in reference to acts that, while not necessarily wrong by their very nature – such as murder – are wrong because there are laws prohibiting it. Examples of mala prohibita acts include such things as failing to pay taxes, and […]

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