Wanton definition

Wanton means senseless, unprovoked, unjustifiable, or deliberately malicious.
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Wanton means with reckless disregard for damage which would be clearly excessive in relation to the social and economic benefits anticipated;
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Wanton means malicious behavior showing extreme indifference to a risk, injury, or harm to another that is known or should have been known to you. It includes a failure to act when there is a duty to do so, knowing that injury could result.
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Examples of Wanton in a sentence

  • Wanton use of offensive conduct or language toward the public, City officials or other employees.

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More Definitions of Wanton

Wanton means with a conscious and intentional indifference to consequences and with knowledge that damage is likely to be done to persons or property.
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Wanton means malicious behavior showing extreme indiffer- ence to a risk, injury, or harm to another that is known or should
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Wanton means characterised by reckless disregard for causing damage which would be clearly excessive in relation to the social and economic benefits anticipated;
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Wanton means senseless, unprovoked, unjustifiable, or deliberately malicious.]
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Wanton means with reckless disregard for damage which would be clearly excessive in relation to the social and eco- nomic benefits anticipated;
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Wanton means with reckless disregard for damage which would be clearly excessive in relation to the social and economic benefits anticipated; (AM 35 Rapporteur, AM 215 The Left)
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Related to Wanton

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  • Willful means any act or omission by the Executive that was in good faith and with a reasonable belief that the action or omission was in the best interests of the Company or its affiliates. Any act or omission based upon authority given pursuant to a duly adopted Board resolution, or, upon the instructions of any senior officer of the Company, or based upon the advice of counsel for the Company will be conclusively presumed to be taken or omitted by the Executive in good faith and in the best interests of the Company and/or its affiliates.

  • Insubordination means the willful disregard of a supervisor's instructions or the refusal to obey a lawful order from a supervisor. Insubordination does not mean the refusal to follow an order from a supervisor that would violate Federal or state law; Federal regulations; state rules; or a court order.

  • Sexual misconduct means any verbal, nonverbal, written, or electronic communication, or any other act directed toward or with a student that is designed to establish a sexual relationship with the student, including a sexual invitation, dating or soliciting a date, engaging in sexual dialogue, making sexually suggestive comments, self-disclosure or physical exposure of a sexual or erotic nature, and any other sexual, indecent, or erotic contact with a student.

  • Malfeasance means with respect to any Entity or person, any act or omission which constitutes fraud, bad faith, willful misconduct or gross negligence, whether in respect of the Council or otherwise.