Legal Definitions - in aemulationem

in aemulationem

With the intention of causing harm or annoyance to someone.

• He spread rumors about his ex-girlfriend in aemulationem, hoping to ruin her reputation.
• The bully tripped his classmate in aemulationem, just to see him fall.

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.