ACTUS REUS
\ˈaktəs rjˈuːz], \ˈaktəs rjˈuːz], \ˈa_k_t_ə_s r_j_ˈuː_z]\
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Latin for a "guilty act." The actus reus is the act which, in combination with a certain mental state, such as intent or recklessness, constitutes a crime. For example, the crime of theft requires physically taking something (the actus reus) coupled with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the object (the mental state, or mens rea).
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