dolose

adjective

do·​lose

ˈdōˌlōs,

dəˈl-

variants or less commonly dolous

ˈdōləs

Roman, civil, & Scots law

: characterized by criminal intent

Word History

Etymology

Latin dolosus cunning, deceitful, from dolus fraud, deceit + -osus -ose, -ous

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