Intent

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002678",
  "term": "Intent",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The mental state accompanying an action, particularly the desire or purpose to achieve a specific outcome. In criminal law, it distinguishes accidental acts from deliberate ones, influencing the degree of culpability. This element is a prerequisite for many offenses, such as murder or theft, where the prosecution must prove the defendant acted with a particular state of mind.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/intent/"
}