scienter
noun as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:She was found guilty of securities fraud, which required the prosecution to prove scienter knowledge of her actions.
Definition:The actual knowledge that one is committing an illegal act or acting with the intent to deceive.
From scienter knowledge
Example:The judge emphasized that the defendant's actions were not an accident but a willful scienter to maximize profits at the expense of others.
Definition:A deliberate and conscious decision to act in a manner that is legally wrong or harmful.
From willful scienter
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