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mens rea meaning and definition
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Definition of mens rea (noun)
- (law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal); often at issue in murder trials
- synonyms: malice aforethought
Source: Princeton University Wordnet