malicious mischief

American  

noun

1. willful destruction of personal property motivated by ill will or resentment toward its owner or possessor.

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Etymology

Origin of malicious mischief

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

Three people have already appeared in court charged with malicious mischief in connection with the damage to the course.

From BBC

Michael Phipps, 50, pleaded guilty in Pierce County Superior Court to stalking, first-degree malicious mischief, three counts of violation of a no-contact order and disclosing intimate images, The News Tribune reported.

From Seattle Times

Milne, who is white, also was charged with first-degree malicious mischief for causing more than $100,000 worth of property damage, charging papers say.

From Seattle Times

Those accused of misdemeanor crimes, such as malicious mischief and DUI, are booked there.

From Seattle Times

He was charged with unlawful imprisonment and malicious mischief after an incident at the Airway Heights Walmart.

From Seattle Times