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Term: in aemulationem
Definition: In aemulationem is a Latin term that means with a desire to injure or with an intent to annoy. It refers to a person's actions or behavior that is motivated by a negative intention towards someone else. It is like when someone does something to hurt or bother another person on purpose.
in aemulationem
With the intention of causing harm or annoyance to someone.
These examples show how someone can act in aemulationem by intentionally causing harm or annoyance to others. In both cases, the person had a specific intention to hurt someone else, whether it was by spreading rumors or physically tripping them. This term is often used in historical contexts to describe actions taken by individuals or groups with malicious intent.