wilful
Americanadjective
adjective
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intent on having one's own way; headstrong or obstinate
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intentional
wilful murder
Other Word Forms
- unwilful adjective
- unwilfully adverb
- unwilfulness noun
- wilfully adverb
- wilfulness noun
Example Sentences
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"This wilful damage to a valued public artwork is inappropriate and disrespectful," City of Mount Gambier mayor Lynette Martin said in mid-September.
From BBC
US officials at the time accused Binance and Zhao of "wilful violations" of its laws - saying they had threatened the US financial system and national security.
From BBC
They were found guilty of numerous offences including attempted murder, wilful fire-raising and attempting to pervert the course of justice at the High Court in Glasgow last month.
From BBC
Meanwhile, on Thursday a 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with wilful fire-raising after vehicles were set alight on two Edinburgh streets last month.
From BBC
They were found guilty of numerous offences including attempted murder, wilful fire-raising and attempting to pervert the course of justice after a trial at the High Court in Glasgow.
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