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Willful
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wil·ful
[wil-fəl]
adj
: not accidental
: done deliberately or knowingly and often in conscious violation or disregard of the law, duty, or the rights of others [ injury] [a violation of a court order]
will·ful·ly adv
will·ful·ness n
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.