Legal Definition and Related Resources of Scienter
Meaning of Scienter
knowingly . With notice of mischievous propensities.
Scienter Alternative Definition
(Lat. knowingly). The allegation of knowledge on the part of a defendant or person accused, which is necessary to charge upon him the consequences of the crime or tort. A man may do many acts which are justifiable or not, as he is ignorant or not ignorant of certain facts. He may pass a counterfeit coin, when he is ignorant of its being counterfeit, and is guilty of no offense; but if he knew the coin to be counterfeit, which is called the scienter, he is guilty of passing counterfeit money.
Synonyms of Scienter
noun
- appreciation
- apprehension
- awareness
- cognition
- cognizance
- comprehension
- consciousness
- discernment
- familiarity
- intent
- intention
- knowledge
- perception
- recognition
- understanding
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