malice

Example Sentences

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The federal judge found that the “false and defamatory” allegations “were made with actual malice … with reckless disregard for their truth.”

From Los Angeles Times

Like so many of Edna’s guests, they grasp that her narcissism frees her from malice, that she dispenses home truths the same way she might offer decorating tips.

From Washington Post

Regarding the election fraud claims, Fox News, citing Butler, could have argued that neither cupidity nor cowardice are synonyms for malice.

From Washington Post

This is legally significant, because America’s very broad libel protections for journalists don’t cover “actual malice,” where you say things you either know or have reason to believe aren’t true.

From Los Angeles Times

This left a jury to decide whether the cable channel did so with actual malice.

From Washington Post