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scienter

/saɪˈen.tər/

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adverb

C2formalcommonlegalobsolete/saɪˈen.tər/

An archaic legal adverb meaning 'knowingly' or 'with knowledge of the facts.' It is used in legal contexts to describe an action performed with full awareness of its nature or consequences, often in relation to fraud or liability.

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее юридическое наречие, означающее 'сознательно' или 'со знанием фактов'. Используется в юридических контекстах для описания действия, совершенного с полным осознанием его природы или последствий, часто в связи с мошенничеством или ответственностью.
  1. Knowingly or deliberately C2 formal legal

    A legal term meaning with knowledge of wrongdoing or with intent to deceive.

    • The defendant acted scienter when he signed the false document.
    • To prove fraud, the plaintiff must show the defendant acted scienter.
    • The court found that the company acted scienter in misrepresenting its financial status.

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    Synonyms: consciouslydeliberatelyintentionallyknowinglywillfully