Malum in se (plural mala in se) is a Latin phrase meaning wrong or evil in itself. This concept is a part of the value consensus model explanation of the origins of the criminal law.
Malum In Se
(n) Malum In Se are the activities which are wrong by its very nature which does not require any specific detailing or definition in the law to consider them as a crime.
Malum in se. Evil in itself; an act pernicious in its very nature. Malum prohibitum. A forbidden evil; an act made wrong by legislation.
Malus. Latin. Bad; evil.
malum in se
(mal-uhm in say) adv. Latin referring to an act that is "wrong in itself", in its very nature being illegal because it violates the natural, moral or public principles of a civilized society.
MALUM IN SE
Inherently wrong
An act that is wrong by its nature, regardless of specific prohibition against it.
MALUM PROHIBITUM
Prohibited, as by law
An act that is wrong because it is expressly prohibited by law.
MALUM IN SE. Evil in itself.
2. An offence malum in se is one which is naturally evil, as murder, theft, and the like; offences at common law are generally mala in sese.
to do something malum in se, or malum prohibitum; 2. to omit the performance of some duty required by law; 3. to encourage such act or omission.
moral turpitudeImmorality. An element of crimes inherently bad (malum in se), as opposed to crimes bad merely because forbidden by statute (malum prohibitum).
motionA formal request presented to a court.
 See also: Law, State, Act, Right, Wrong
  
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