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Intent vs Scienter - What's the difference?

intent | scienter |

In lang=en terms the difference between intent and scienter

is that intent is the state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence while scienter is knowledge of one's own illegal acts; intent.

As nouns the difference between intent and scienter

is that intent is a purpose; something that is intended while scienter is knowledge of one's own illegal acts; intent.

As an adjective intent

is firmly fixed or concentrated on something.

As an adverb scienter is

deliberately, knowingly.

intent

English

Alternative forms

* entent (obsolete)

Noun

  • A purpose; something that is intended.
  • (legal) The state of someone’s mind at the time of committing an offence.
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Firmly fixed or concentrated on something.
  • :
  • *2014 , Daniel Taylor, " World Cup 2014: Uruguay sink England as Suárez makes his mark," guardian.co.uk , 20 June:
  • *:Uruguay were quick to the ball, strong in the tackle and seemed intent on showing they were a better team than had been apparent in their defeat to Costa Rica.
  • *
  • *:And it was while all were passionately intent upon the pleasing and snake-like progress of their uncle that a young girl in furs, ascending the stairs two at a time, peeped perfunctorily into the nursery as she passed the hallway—and halted amazed.
  • Engrossed.
  • Unwavering from a course of action.
  • scienter

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (legal) deliberately, knowingly
  • Noun

    (-)
  • (legal) knowledge of one's own illegal acts; intent
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