general intent

general intent
general intent see intent

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

general intent
In criminal law and tort law, a mental plan to do that which is forbidden by the law.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


general intent
In criminal law and tort law, a mental plan to do that which is forbidden by the law.

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