dolus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Evil intent: malice or fraud.

Pronunciation

/ˈdəʊləs/ /ˈdoʊləs/

Word forms

dolus doli

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin dolus (“deceit, trickery”); akin to Ancient Greek δόλος (dólos, “bait, ruse”). Compare dolose, dolosity.

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