Meaning
deliberate, malicious, intentional
- done with harmful or criminal intent; fraudulent or willful (especially in legal contexts)
In a sentence
La polizia sospetta che l'incendio sia di natura dolosa.
The police suspect that the fire is intentional in nature.
I periti hanno escluso cause accidentali e confermato l'atto doloso.
The experts ruled out accidental causes and confirmed the deliberate act.
Non c'è prova sufficiente per sostenere un comportamento doloso dell'imputato.
There is not enough evidence to support fraudulent behavior by the defendant.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| doloso | masculine · singular |
| dolosa | feminine · singular |
| dolosi | masculine · plural |
| dolose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal or legal term, often contrasted with 'colposo' (negligent, involuntary).