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RECKLESS DISREGARD

\ɹˈɛkləs dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑːd], \ɹˈɛkləs dˌɪsɹɪɡˈɑːd], \ɹ_ˈɛ_k_l_ə_s d_ˌɪ_s_ɹ_ɪ_ɡ_ˈɑː_d]\

Definitions of RECKLESS DISREGARD

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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Indifferent and conscious contempt of others' reputation or rights, the dangerous consequences of one's action. In defamation cases, the defendant's malicious intent is judged against the standard of 'reckless disregard for truth.'

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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