(A) Latin for a guilty mind usually referring to the guilty state of mind required for a crime in conjunction with a prohibited act, e.g. intentional, reckless or negligence homicide. (B) Literally a guilty mind. To be found guilty of most crimes (other than strict liability), a defendant must have been found to be guilty of committing a criminal act (actus reus) and having a … [Read more...] about MENS REA
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MENTIRI EST CONTRA MENTEM IRE
Latin, meaning To lie is to act against the mind. … [Read more...] about MENTIRI EST CONTRA MENTEM IRE
MENSA
Latin: Patrimony or goods and necessary things for livelihood. Jacob. A table; the table of a money changer. Dig. 2, 14, 47. Mensa et tnoro. From bed and board. See Divobce. … [Read more...] about MENSA
MENSA ET THORO
The phrase a mensa et thoro is applied to a divorce which separates the husband and wife but does not dissolve the marriage. Vide Divorce. … [Read more...] about MENSA ET THORO
MEMORANDUM OF SATISFACTION
A written statement by a lender that a bill or debt has been paid in full and discharged. … [Read more...] about MEMORANDUM OF SATISFACTION