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Choose the correct meaning of the following phrase. Actus reus

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Choose the correct meaning of the following phrase.
Actus reus
  1. Guilty mind
  2. Guilty act
  3. Good act
  4. In good faith

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Guilty act
Actus reus is the guilty act (the physical element of a crime); mens rea is the guilty mind. Hence 'Guilty act'.

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