The term scienter means ________.
A) good faith
B) innocent heart
C) bad faith
D) guilty mind

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Scienter is a legal term that refers to a guilty mind or knowledge of wrongdoing. It is often used in the context of fraud or intentional wrongdoing, where the person had an awareness that their actions were illegal or harmful. Option A (good faith) and B (innocent heart) both suggest a lack of scienter, while option C (bad faith) is related but not identical to the concept of scienter.

The Term Scienter Means ________