Legal Definition and Related Resources of Wanton
Meaning of Wanton
Reckless; disregarding the rights of others; without reasonable excuse. See 14 Tex. App. 201. The act must be intentional, witjh design, and under circumstances evincing a reckless destructive spirit. 147 Wis. 70, 75. It is not synonymous with “wilful.” 28 Ind. 290.
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Synonyms of Wanton
adjective
- careless
- dissolute
- froward
- groundless
- heedless
- immoral
- impudicus
- intemperate
- lascivus
- lewd
- libidinous
- licentious
- lustful
- luxuriant
- reckless
- unjustifiable
- unmanageable
- unprovoked Associated Concepts: wanton act
- wanton disregard
- wanton indifference
- wanton injury
- wanton misconduct
- wanton negligence
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