Definition of mens rea in English:

mens rea

noun ˌmɛnz ˈriːəmenz ˈrēə

mass nounLaw

The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused.
〔律〕犯罪意图，犯意。比较ACTUS REUS
a mistaken belief in consent meant that the defendant lacked mens rea
Compare with actus reus
Example sentencesExamples
- The lack of mens rea is what protects a two-year-old from facing charges of theft.
- The mens rea or mental element of a crime is usually based on the intention of the accused at the time.
- There was no requirement in the relevant act that his mens rea should relate to a named victim.
- An injury caused without mens rea might be grounds for civil liability but typically not for criminal.
- If there is no mens rea such as in an accident, an individual cannot be found guilty of a crime requiring criminal intent.
Synonyms
planning, intent, forethought, pre-planning, advance planning, prearrangement, deliberation

Origin

Latin, literally 'guilty mind'.

Definition of mens rea in US English:

mens rea

nounmenz ˈrēə

Law

The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused.
〔律〕犯罪意图，犯意。比较ACTUS REUS
a mistaken belief in consent meant that the defendant lacked mens rea
Compare with actus reus
Example sentencesExamples
- If there is no mens rea such as in an accident, an individual cannot be found guilty of a crime requiring criminal intent.
- An injury caused without mens rea might be grounds for civil liability but typically not for criminal.
- The lack of mens rea is what protects a two-year-old from facing charges of theft.
- There was no requirement in the relevant act that his mens rea should relate to a named victim.
- The mens rea or mental element of a crime is usually based on the intention of the accused at the time.
Synonyms
planning, intent, forethought, pre-planning, advance planning, prearrangement, deliberation

Origin

Latin, literally ‘guilty mind’.

单词	mens rea
释义	Definition of mens rea in English: mens rea noun ˌmɛnz ˈriːəmenz ˈrēə mass nounLaw The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused. 〔律〕犯罪意图，犯意。比较ACTUS REUS a mistaken belief in consent meant that the defendant lacked mens rea Compare with actus reus Example sentencesExamples The lack of mens rea is what protects a two-year-old from facing charges of theft. The mens rea or mental element of a crime is usually based on the intention of the accused at the time. There was no requirement in the relevant act that his mens rea should relate to a named victim. An injury caused without mens rea might be grounds for civil liability but typically not for criminal. If there is no mens rea such as in an accident, an individual cannot be found guilty of a crime requiring criminal intent. Synonyms planning, intent, forethought, pre-planning, advance planning, prearrangement, deliberation Origin Latin, literally 'guilty mind'. Definition of mens rea in US English: mens rea nounmenz ˈrēə Law The intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused. 〔律〕犯罪意图，犯意。比较ACTUS REUS a mistaken belief in consent meant that the defendant lacked mens rea Compare with actus reus Example sentencesExamples If there is no mens rea such as in an accident, an individual cannot be found guilty of a crime requiring criminal intent. An injury caused without mens rea might be grounds for civil liability but typically not for criminal. The lack of mens rea is what protects a two-year-old from facing charges of theft. There was no requirement in the relevant act that his mens rea should relate to a named victim. The mens rea or mental element of a crime is usually based on the intention of the accused at the time. Synonyms planning, intent, forethought, pre-planning, advance planning, prearrangement, deliberation Origin Latin, literally ‘guilty mind’.
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