Criminal Law

Specific Intent

/ spuh-SIF-ik in-TENT /

Definition

The intent to accomplish a specific result of a criminal act.

Used in Context

“Burglary requires specific intent to commit a crime inside the building.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: specificus, of a species

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