MISCHIEF

Mischief

Mischief, or malicious mischief is the specific name for different criminal offenses in a number of different criminal jurisdictions. While the wrongful acts will often involve what is popularly described as vandalism there can be a legal differentiation between the two. The etymology of the word comes from Old French meschief, which means "misfortune,' from meschever, "to end badly."

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mischief

Noun

  1. Harm or evil caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause.
  2. One who causes mischief. In a milder sense, one who causes petty annoyances. mischief-maker.
  3. Vexatious or annoying conduct.


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