word
Latin
mens rea
MENZ REE-ah
mɛnz ˈriːəListen
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Syllable breakdown
mensrea
Dictionary meaning
The mental element of a crime; the guilty mind or criminal intent required for criminal liability.
Examples
- Without mens rea, the defendant could not be convicted of fraud.
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