Criminal Law

Knowingly

/ NOH-ing-lee /

Definition

Acting with awareness that conduct is of a certain nature or circumstance.

Used in Context

“Acting knowingly is a less culpable mental state than acting purposely.”

Etymology

◈ Old English: cnawan, to know

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