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mens rea
(redirected from Guilty mind)

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mens rea (menzˑ rēˑ·),
n the intent of a crime—that is, the per-petrator's mental state regarding the act committed.
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This suggested that he had a guilty mind and was trying to hide some wrongdoing," he added in a written judgement.
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1) In other words, mens rea, or guilty mind, is a defining characteristic of criminal conduct.
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