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Knowingly

Definition

(formal) Intentionally or deliberately; with full knowledge or awareness of the consequences or implications. Typically used in formal or technical contexts to indicate a conscious decision or action.

Example Sentences

1The company knowingly misled investors about the financial health of the firm, leading to a major scandal.
2Did the government knowingly allow the toxic waste to be dumped in the river, or was it an oversight?
3The whistleblower claimed that the corporation knowingly violated environmental regulations to increase profits.
4The judge ruled that the defendant had acted knowingly in the commission of the crime, and therefore bore full responsibility.
5There is evidence to suggest that the intelligence agency knowingly provided false information to the public about the nature of the threat.

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