The phrase is "malice aforethought"

Author: Mark (947 Posts - Joined: Jul 23, 2015)

Posted at 8:16 pm on Apr 20, 2026

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It means "premeditated" and usually is reserved for the mens rea element of a murder charge.

Insider trading by definition requires an intent element ("knowingly"), but the phrase "malice aforethought" (or however it's bastardized in popular speak) isn't the right phrase.

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  - The phrase is "malice aforethought" - Mark - 8:16pm 4/20/26
    - Thanks very much, but I suspect you get what I'm trying to communicate...started for DJT with his - TyroneIrish - 8:56pm 4/20/26
- Insider trading is illegal, unless you are an elected official - iairishcheeks - 2:34pm 4/20/26
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