“Willfully” is a term used in legal contexts to describe actions that are performed deliberately, intentionally, or with a conscious disregard for the law or legal obligations. When an act is done willfully, it implies that the individual acted purposefully and voluntarily, with full knowledge of the consequences of their actions. Willful conduct may involve intent to commit a wrongful act, knowledge of the wrongdoing, or reckless indifference to legal duties or obligations. In legal proceedings, proving that an act was done willfully may have significant implications for determining liability, culpability, or the severity of penalties imposed.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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