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Criminal Law: Mens Rea and Mental States
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In criminal law, what is the term used to describe the mental state of a person who acts with the purpose or intent to cause a particular result?
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Specific Intent
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Specific intent refers to the mental state of a person who acts with the purpose or intent to cause a particular result, as opposed to general intent, which is the intent to do an act that is inherently criminal.