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scienter (r)

(law) deliberately or knowingly

Webster

scienter (adv.)

Knowingly; willfully.

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(law) deliberately or knowinglyKnowingly; willfully.

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The pharmaceutical company was sued for scienter in the misrepresentation of its drug's efficacy.

The investor claimed scienter, alleging the bank manager intentionally withheld information about the risky investment.

The scienter requirement was satisfied in the fraud case when the defendant knowingly made false statements.

The plaintiff must prove that the defendant acted with scienter to establish fraud under the RICO Act.