scienter
(sci-en-ter)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. and
adverb. a mental state in which one has knowledge that ones action statement etc. is wrong deceptive or illegal often used as a standard of guilt
adverb. a mental state in which one has knowledge that ones action statement etc. is wrong deceptive or illegal often used as a standard of guilt
Example Sentence
His wifes statements were made scienter.
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