scienter action

scienter action. A lawsuit in which the plaintiff must prove that the defendant acted knowingly or knew of the danger — e.g., at common law an action for damage caused by a domestic animal. See SCIENTER.

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双语律师郭敏，国际知名商学院金融专业，擅长翻译各类与金融衍生品与结构化产品相关的法律文件。