reckless disregard |
Definition
Conscious and indifferent disregard of others' reputation or rights, or 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.'
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reckless disregard is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.
reckless disregard appears in the definitions of the following terms: gross negligence and wanton misconduct
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