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Actus reus

Actus reus, means the wrongful deed that comprises the physical components of

actus reus [New Latin, guilty deed] : the wrongful act that makes

Actore non probante absolvitur reus (Hob. 103) [Lat.], When the plaintiff does not prove his

Confitens reus, an accused person who admits his guilt.

Paribus sententiis reus absolvitur [Lat.], where opinions are equal, a defendant is acquitted.

Reus, a defendant, properly the debtor to whom the question was

Reus lasa majestatis punitur, ut pereat unus ne pereant omnes (4

or her free will [a tortious ] see also actus reus b : the failure to do something that one has

person accused along with another, from com- with, together + reus accused person] in the civil law of Louisiana : solidary

criminal offense [murder contains a mens rea element] compare actus reus