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knowing wrongdoing

[ˈnoʊɪŋ ˈrɔŋˌduːɪŋ]
noun phrase
má conduta intencional
1. deliberate or intentional engagement in illegal, unethical, or harmful behavior with full awareness of its wrongful nature
The company was guilty of knowing wrongdoing when they concealed the product defects.
A empresa foi culpada de má conduta intencional ao ocultar os defeitos do produto.
2. conscious violation of rules, laws, or moral standards
The executive's knowing wrongdoing led to criminal charges.
A má conduta intencional do executivo resultou em acusações criminais.
Synonyms
intentional misconductwillful wrongdoingdeliberate malfeasanceconscious violationpurposeful transgression
Antonyms
ignoranceunintentional errorinnocent mistakeaccidental violationgood faith conduct

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
má conduta intencional / ato ilícito consciente
commonly used in legal and business contexts
São Paulo
conduta dolosa / má fé deliberada
more formal legal terminology
Portugal
ato ilícito consciente / conduta dolosa
legal term used in Portuguese courts

Related Idioms & Phrases

with full knowledge and consent
turn a blind eye
in bad faith
act in deliberate violation
know better and do it anyway
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