mens rea

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Noun mens rea has 1 sense

mens rea, malice aforethought - (law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal); often at issue in murder trials
--₁ is a kind of planning, preparation, provision
--₁ has particulars: premeditation

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Mens Rea

Noun

The term "mens rea" refers to the mental state or intention of a person when committing a crime. It is a legal concept used in criminal law to distinguish between those who intentionally engage in criminal behavior and those who do so accidentally or without culpable intention.

Sample sentence:

John's mens rea indicated that he had full knowledge and a deliberate intention to commit the crime.

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