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actus reus
AK-tus REE-us
ˈæktəs ˈriːəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
actusreus
Dictionary meaning
The physical act of a crime, as distinguished from the mental intent.
History and origin
Latin: 'guilty act'.
Examples
- Without an actus reus, there can be no criminal liability.
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