/sahy-uhn-ter/ – adjective
Definition: rõ ràng, hiển nhiên (điều chỉ rõ rằng bị đơn đã hành động khi biết rõ những hậu quả mà mình gây ra).
A more thorough explanation: “Scienter” is a legal term that refers to the knowledge or intent of a person who commits a wrongful act, especially in cases of fraud or deceit. It implies that the person had knowledge of the wrongful nature of their actions or had the intent to deceive or defraud another party.
Example: The plaintiff must prove that the defendant acted with scienter, or knowledge of the wrongdoing, in order to establish a claim for securities fraud.