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wanton

, adj. Unreasonably or maliciously risking harm while being utterly indifferent to the consequences. 0 In criminal law, wanton usu. connotes malice (in the criminallaw sense), while reckless does not. Cf RECKLESS; WILLFUL. "Wanton differs from reckless both as to the actual state of mind and as to the degree of culpability. One who is acting recklessly is fully aware of the unreasonable risk he is creating, but may be trying and hoping to avoid any harm. One acting wantonl "Wanton differs from reckless both as to the actual state of mind and as to the degree of culpability. One who is acting recklessly is fully aware of the unreasonable risk he is creating, but may be trying and hoping to avoid any harm. One acting wantonl

wanton and reckless misconduct

See wanton misconduct under MISCONDUCT.

wanton misconduct

See MISCONDUCT

wanton negligence

See gross negligence.

wantonness

n. Conduct indicating that the actor is aware of the risks but indifferent to the results. ( Wantonness usu. suggests a greater degree of culpability than recklessness, and it often connotes malice in criminal-law contexts. - wanton, adj. Cf. RECKLESSNESS.

willful and wanton misconduct.

Conduct committed with an intentional or reckless disregard for the safety of others, as by failing to exercise ordinary care to prevent a known danger or to discover a danger. - Also termed willful indifference to the safety of others.

willful and wanton negligence