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Legal definition of Actus rea

Legal definition of Actus rea

 

One of the essential elements to constitute a crime

It is a Latin term which literally means "guilty act", which along with mens rea, if proved beyond reasonable doubt in the court of law constitutes criminal liability

 

 

 

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