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German
Etymology
Vorsatz (“intention-”) + -lich (“-ly”)
Pronunciation
Adjective
vorsätzlich (strong nominative masculine singular vorsätzlicher, not comparable)
- intentional, wilful, deliberate, premeditated
- vorsätzliche schwere Körperverletzung ― assault with intent to do grievous bodily injury
- eine vorsätzliche Handlung ― a premeditated act
Declension
Positive forms of vorsätzlich (uncomparable)
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