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knowingly
This adverb carries a strong legal and moral weight when describing actions. In a judicial context, it indicates intent and awareness, distinguishing a deliberate act from an accidental or negligent one. It implies that the actor was fully cognizant of the facts and the potential outcomes of their behavior.
In social interactions, the word shifts toward a subtle, non-verbal communication. It describes a look or a gesture that signals a shared secret or an unspoken agreement between two people. This usage is typically associated with a sense of irony, complicity, or mutual understanding, often conveyed through a wink or a specific facial expression.
Meanings
Examples
He knowingly broke the law to save his family.
The company knowingly ignored the safety warnings.
Did you knowingly provide false information on the application?
Did you knowingly provide false information on the application?
I cannot believe he knowingly lied to me for years.