The __________ -the "guilty act"-must be a measurable act,including planning and conspiring.

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Actus reus is the Latin term for the "guilty act" and it refers to the measurable act that a defendant must have committed to be found guilty of a criminal offense. This includes not only the physical act but also any planning, conspiring, or preparation leading up to the act. The other answer choices are legal terms related to criminal law, but they are not directly related to the definition of actus reus.

The __________ -The "Guilty Act"-Must Be a Measurable Act,including Planning