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scienter
/saɪˈɛntɚ/
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What does scienter mean?
adverb
- deliberately, knowingly
noun
- knowledge of one's own illegal acts; intent
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/saɪˈɛntɚ/
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The onus of proof is on the victim to show that the owner had previous knowledge of the animal's ferocity, though in reality very little evidence of scienter is as a rule required, and notice need not necessarily be given directly to the owner, but to any person who has charge of the dog.