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intentional act

[ɪnˈtenʃənəl ækt]
nounpl: intentional acts
ato intencional
1. An action performed with conscious purpose, deliberate will, or specific intent to achieve a particular result
The court determined that the damage was an intentional act, not an accident.
O tribunal determinou que o dano foi um ato intencional, não um acidente.
2. A deliberate action done on purpose with knowledge of its consequences
Assault is considered an intentional act under criminal law.
A agressão é considerada um ato intencional sob a lei penal.
Synonyms
deliberate actpurposeful actionwillful actconscious actionpremeditated act
Antonyms
accidental actunintentional actnegligent actinvoluntary action

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ato intencional
Standard legal and formal usage
Portugal
ato intencional
Equivalent term used in Portuguese legal system
General Brazilian
ação deliberada
Alternative expression emphasizing deliberation

Related Idioms & Phrases

on purpose
with intent
by design
of one's own volition
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