word
Legal
Latin
mens rea
MENZ REE-uh
mɛnz ˈriːəListen
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Syllable breakdown
mensrea
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Say 'MENZ REE-uh'.
Dictionary meaning
The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime.
History and origin
Latin — 'guilty mind'.
Examples
- The prosecution must prove both actus reus and mens rea to secure a conviction.
Common mispronunciations
MEN REE-uhmenz RAY-uh
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