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Definition actus reus in American English

actus reus noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˌæktəs ˈreɪəs/
1

the act or or acts that constitute the physical elements of a crime

Example

The actus reus of criminal damage is when a person, without lawful excuse, destroys or damages property belonging to another.

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Definition actus reus in American English