malicious mischief

malicious mischief

n. Law The unlawful destruction of another's property, done with intent to cause injury or loss of use of the property, or with reckless disregard of the owner's rights.

mali′cious mis′chief

n. the willful destruction or defacement of another's property. [1760–70]

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malicious mischief - willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of othershooliganism, vandalismdestruction, devastation - the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer existsmischief, mischief-making, devilment, roguery, shenanigan, roguishness, devilry, deviltry, mischievousness, rascality - reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others