dolus specialis

English

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Latin dolus speciālis (“specific (evil) intent”).

Noun

hostis humani generis (plural hostes humani generis)

Examples

The dolus specialis of genocide is the intent to "destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group" (Article II, CPPCG).

  1. (civil law jurisdictions or international law) special intent of an offence
    Hyponyms: mens rea, specific intent

Usage notes

Not to be confused with specific intent in common law jurisdictions.

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