scienter

English

Etymology

From Latin scienter (“knowingly”), from sciō (“know”).

Adverb

scienter (not comparable)

1. (law) deliberately, knowingly

Noun

scienter (uncountable)

1. (law) knowledge of one's own illegal acts; intent

Anagrams

• centries
• enterics
• enticers
• in secret
• secretin

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Latin

Etymology

From sciō (“know”).

Pronunciation

• (Classical) IPA: /skiˈen.ter/

Adverb

scienter (comparative scientius, superlative scientissimē)

1. skilfully, expertly
2. knowingly, understandingly, wisely

Related terms

sciēns scientia scientiola scientificus

scīlicet sciō scīscō

Descendants

• English: scienter
• French: sciemment