1. (law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal); often at issue in murder trials
   - malice aforethought

Derived forms: mens reas

Type of: planning, preparation, provision

Encyclopedia: Mens rea

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