maleficial

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English

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Etymology

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From malefice +‎ -ial.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌmælɪˈfɪʃəl/

Adjective

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maleficial (comparative more maleficial, superlative most maleficial)

  1. (archaic) injurious, damaging
    • 1655, Thomas Fuller, The Church-history of Britain; [], London: [] Iohn Williams [], →OCLC, (please specify |book=I to XI):
      The late mention of the prelates' advice, in passing a law so maleficial unto them, giveth me just occasion to name some, the principal persons of the clergy, present thereat []

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