Question

Malus animus means:

• A. Good intention
• B. Physical force
• C. Bad intention
• D. Animal farm

Hint:

When you see “malus” in Latin phrases, think of “malice” — both come from the same root meaning “bad” or “evil”.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The term “Malus animus” is from Latin, where “malus” means “bad” or “evil” and “animus” means “mind”, “spirit”, or “intention”.
When combined, the phrase literally means “bad intention” or “evil mind”.
It is often used in legal contexts to describe criminal intent or malicious motive behind an act.
In criminal law, establishing “malus animus” can be crucial to proving guilt for offences that require intent (mens rea).
Option (a) “Good intention” is the opposite meaning and completely incorrect here.
Option (b) “Physical force” refers to bodily strength or violence, which is different from intent.
Option (d) “Animal farm” is unrelated and likely a distractor.
Thus, “Bad intention” is the correct and direct translation.