dolus (Meaning)
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dolus (n.)
Evil intent, embracing both malice and fraud. See Culpa.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dolus
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dolus Sentence Examples
- In criminal law, dolus refers to the mental state of intent or knowledge of wrongdoing.
- Dolus specialis is a specific intent to achieve a particular result beyond the basic crime.
- Dolus eventualis is the awareness of a potential outcome as a result of one's actions.
- Dolus directus is the intention to cause a specific outcome as a result of one's actions.
- Dolus indeterminatus is an unspecified intention to cause any one of several possible outcomes as a result of one's actions.
- Dolus generalis is the general intent to commit a crime, without specifying the exact outcome.
- In some legal systems, dolus is required for a crime to be considered intentional.
- The concept of dolus is often used in discussions of criminal responsibility and punishment.
- Dolus can be contrasted with culpa, which refers to negligence or recklessness.
- The presence or absence of dolus is often a key factor in determining the severity of a crime and the appropriate punishment.
FAQs About the word dolus
Evil intent, embracing both malice and fraud. See Culpa.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
In criminal law, dolus refers to the mental state of intent or knowledge of wrongdoing.
Dolus specialis is a specific intent to achieve a particular result beyond the basic crime.
Dolus eventualis is the awareness of a potential outcome as a result of one's actions.
Dolus directus is the intention to cause a specific outcome as a result of one's actions.
