wilful damage

Frequency: 7.82.5 per million words

the crime of intentionally damaging property belonging to another person

wilfulADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

damage

Examples (10)

  • The teenager was charged with wilful damage after spray-painting the wall.
  • Any act of wilful damage to public property will be prosecuted.
  • The company reported significant wilful damage to its equipment during the protest.
  • Preventing wilful damage is a key responsibility of security personnel.
  • They were found guilty of causing wilful damage to the historic monument.
  • The insurance policy does not cover losses resulting from wilful damage.
  • If you commit wilful damage, you will face severe penalties.
  • There has been an increase in reports of wilful damage in the urban area.
  • The suspect denied all accusations of wilful damage to the vehicle.
  • Schools often educate students about the consequences of wilful damage.