scienter

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin scienter (“knowingly”), from sciō (“know”).

Adverb[edit]

scienter (not comparable)

  1. (law) deliberately, knowingly

Noun[edit]

scienter (uncountable)

  1. (law) knowledge of one's own illegal acts; intent

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Latin[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From sciō (“know”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Adverb[edit]

scienter (comparative scientius, superlative scientissimē)

  1. skilfully, expertly
  2. knowingly, understandingly, wisely

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