Wantonly
/ˈwɒntənli/
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- (adv.) In a deliberate or reckless manner, especially when referring to actions showing a reckless disregard for legal rights or safety.
The defendant was found to have wantonly endangered the lives of others.
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Commentary
Often used in criminal and tort contexts to denote a higher degree of culpability than mere negligence but less than intentional harm.
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