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Mens rea (/ˈmɛnz ˈriːə/; Law Latin for "guilty mind") is the mental element of 1) intention to commit a crime or 2) knowledge that one's action or lack of action would cause a crime to be committed. It is a necessary element of many crimes. (Wikipedia)

In some jurisdictions, the terms mens rea and actus reus have been replaced by alternative terminology. In Australia, mens rea is now called "fault elements" or "mental elements" and actus reus is now called "physical elements" or "external elements". The point of the changes was to replace Latin with plain English. (Wikipedia)

Mens rea is the subjective element of a crime. (Canadian Criminal Cases: Selected Highlights)

Next to an actus reus, the objective element of a crime, most offenses require a mens rea, the mental or subjective element of a crime. (Springer)

At its core, mens rea represents the mental element of a crime, encompassing the intention, knowledge, and recklessness that a person possesses when committing a criminal act. (StudySmarter UK)

The mental element of a crime is just as important as the physical act. Knowing why someone committed a crime or whether there was an intent can answer many questions. (Hickey & Hull Law Partners, Arkansas' leading attorneys)