The doctrine that a person must have a "guilty mind" is known as ________ in Latin.

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Mens rea is the Latin term used to describe the principle that a defendant must have had a guilty state of mind in order to be convicted of a crime. It is an essential component of many criminal offenses, and refers to the intention or knowledge that an act is criminal. The other options listed (ad hominem, certiorari, and corpus juris) are not relevant to this legal principle.

The Doctrine That a Person Must Have a "Guilty Mind