Multiple choice

Mens rea means

  1. aggressive mind

  2. offensive mind

  3. guilty mind

  4. naughty mind
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Mens rea is a Latin legal term meaning 'guilty mind' - it's the mental element of criminal intent required as a component of criminal responsibility. Actus non facit reum nisi mens sit rea (the act is not culpable unless the mind is guilty).

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