willfulness

willfulness.

1. The fact or quality of acting purposely or by design; deliberateness; intention. • Willfulness does not necessarily imply malice, but it involves more than just knowledge.

2. The voluntary, intentional violation or disregard of a known legal duty. — Also termed legal willfulness. [Cases: Negligence 275. C.J.S. Negligence §§ 98–103, 106–113.]

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