scienter definition

scienter

Actual or presumed degree of knowledge that makes a person legally responsible for his or her actions or failure to act. For example, owner of a vicious dog is deemed to know of its disposition and to properly secure it from causing damage or injury to others. Latin for, knowledge.

scienter is in the Corporate, Commercial, & General Law subject.

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