mala

adverb Latin.

1. in bad faith; not genuine.

noun Latin.

1. bad faith; intent to cheat or deceive.Compare bona fides(def 1).

noun

1. Hinduism a string of beads or knots, used in praying and meditating

adjective

1. undertaken in bad faith

n. pl. ma•lae (-lē)

1. The cheek.