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What is the legal term for the mental state of a person who commits a crime?
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Mens rea
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- Mens rea
- Actus reus
- In flagrante delicto
- Prima facie
Explanation & Context
Latin for 'guilty mind,' mens rea refers to the intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused.
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