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well-knowing
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A quick definition of well-knowing:
Term: WELL-KNOWING
Definition: When someone does something on purpose, it is called well-knowing. This word used to be used in a legal way to say that someone knew what they were doing was wrong.
(Note: This term is not commonly used anymore and has been replaced by other legal terms.)
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Well-knowing is an adjective used to describe an intentional act or omission. It was previously used in legal pleadings to allege scienter, which means knowledge or awareness of wrongdoing.
- He made a well-knowing decision to ignore the safety regulations.
- The company's well-knowing disregard for environmental laws led to a hefty fine.
These examples illustrate how well-knowing is used to describe intentional actions or omissions. In both cases, the individuals or companies knew what they were doing was wrong, but chose to do it anyway.