intentional act

Definitions

A deliberate action performed with the specific purpose of achieving a particular result.

An act carried out with conscious awareness and volition, rather than by accident or reflex.

Examples

The court ruled that the damage to the property was an intentional act rather than a mere accident.

He insisted that his decision to resign was an intentional act aimed at pursuing a new career path.

Synonyms

deliberate action purposeful deed calculated move premeditated act conscious choice

Antonyms

accidental occurrence unintentional mistake involuntary reflex chance event unplanned incident