wilful negligence

wilful negligence
A paradoxical expression, since "negligence" conveys the idea of inadvertence, but apparently signifying an act done or omitted in such reckless disregard of the security and safety of another as to imply bad faith. 52 Am J1st Torts § 23.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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