malicious mischief

n.
Willful or wanton destruction of another's property.

Intentional damage or destruction of another person or business's property. Insurance can be purchased by the owner of the property to protect against this exposure. See also Homeowners Insurance Policy; Personal Automobile Policy (PAP); Commercial Package Policy; Vandalism and Malicious Mischief Insurance.

This entry contains information applicable to United States law only.

Willful destruction of personal property of another, from actual ill will or resentment towards its owner or possessor. Though only a trespass at the common law, it is now a misdemeanor in most states.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
  Synonyms: vandalism, hooliganism

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