strict liability crimeglossary / strict-liability crime A crime that does not require a mens rea element, such as traffic offenses and illegal sales of intoxicating liquor. [Cases: Criminal Law 21. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 31.] 词条贡献者 资深译员姚坚,国际知名语言学院法律翻译专业,擅长翻译各类与主权诉讼,仲裁及债务解决相关的法律文件。