1.nounIntent to deceive or mislead another to gain some advantage; dishonesty or fraud in a transaction (such as knowingly misrepresenting the quality of something that is being bought or sold).
2.nounA malicious motive by a party in a lawsuit. This has an effect on the ability to maintain causes of action and obtain legal remedies.
3.nounThe existentialist concept of denying one's total freedom of will.