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maleficence

NOUN
  1. doing or causing evil
  2. the quality or nature of being harmful or evil

How To Use maleficence In A Sentence

  • The ethical principles of non- maleficence and beneficence might be used as justification for overriding her autonomy.
  • Beneficence --- The ethellocal principle of behaving in a way that promotes the well-being of others. See maleficence.
  • Ms Martin's dementia interferes with her insight and it may be considered acceptable to override her autonomy by reference to the principle of non- maleficence - the requirement to prevent harm.
  • The ethical principles of non- maleficence and beneficence might be used as justification for overriding her autonomy.
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