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Actus reus

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000345

The physical element of a crime, encompassing the voluntary act or omission that causes a prohibited result. This component of criminal liability requires a demonstrable external manifestation of conduct. It must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt, along with the mens rea, to secure a conviction.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-000345
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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