"malicious mischief" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} malicious mischief (uncountable)
  1. (law) The willful, wanton, or reckless destruction of the personal property of another occasioned by actual ill will or resentment toward the owner or possessor of such property. Wikipedia link: malicious mischief Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-malicious_mischief-en-noun-cvMmb4eO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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